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After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
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• List the three forms of Ohm’s law. |
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• Use Ohm’s law to calculate the current, voltage, or resistance in a circuit. |
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• List the multiple and submultiple units of voltage, current, and resistance. |
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• Explain the difference between a linear and a nonlinear resistance. |
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• Explain the difference between work and power and list the units of each. |
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• Calculate the power in a circuit when the voltage and current, current and resistance, or voltage and resistance are known. |
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• Determine the required resistance and appropriate wattage rating of a resistor. |
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• Identify the shock hazards associated with working with electricity. |
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• Explain the difference between an open circuit and short circuit. |