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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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• List the two basic particles of electric charge. |
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• Describe the basic structure of the atom. |
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• Define the terms conductor, insulator, and semiconductor and give examples of each. |
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• Define the coulomb unit of electric charge. |
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• Define potential difference and voltage and list the unit of each. |
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• Define current and list its unit of measure. |
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• Describe the difference between voltage and current. |
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• Define resistance and conductance and list the unit of each. |
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• List three important characteristics of an electric circuit. |
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• Define the difference between electron flow and conventional current. |
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• Describe the difference between direct and alternating current. |