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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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• Explain the main function of a conductor in an electric circuit. |
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• Calculate the cross-sectional area of round wire when the diameter is known. |
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• List the advantages of using stranded wire versus solid wire. |
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• List common types of connectors used with wire conductors. |
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• Define the terms pole and throw as they relate to switches. |
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• Explain how fast-acting and slow-blow fuses differ. |
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• Calculate the resistance of a wire conductor whose length, cross-sectional area, and specific resistance are known. |
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• Explain the meaning of temperature coefficient of resistance. |
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• Explain ion current and electron current. |
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• Explain why insulators are sometimes called dielectrics. |
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• Explain what is meant by the corona effect. |