- Describe the basic structure of an atom
- Explain the concept of electrical charge
- Define voltage and discuss its characteristics
- Define current and discuss its characteristics
- Define resistance and discuss its characteristics
- Describe a basic electric circuit
- Make basic circuit measurements
Key Terms
Atom
Electron
Free electron
Conductor
Semiconductor
Insulator
Charge
Coulomb (C)
Voltage
Volt (V)
Voltage source
Current
Ampere (A)
Current source
Resistance
Ohm (
)
Conductance
Siemens (S)
Resistor
Potentiometer
Rheostat
Circuit
Load
Schematic
Closed circuit
Open circuit
Switch
Fuse
Circuit breaker
AWG
Ground
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Ohmmeter
DMM
