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Electrical ASVAB
Cards to study for the Electronics Component of the ASVAB
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Electrical Engineering
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01/23/2010
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Term
Resistor
 Definition

Measured In Ohms.

The higher the Ohms value the more it resists.
Term
Ohms Law
 Definition

Voltage = Current (times) Resistance

 

Current = Voltage / Resistance

 

Resistance = Voltage / Current.
Term
Current
 Definition
Is Measured in Amperes aka Amps
Term
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 Definition
Common Electrical Symbols
Term
Diode
 Definition
It is a semi-conductor.  Is function is to allow electricity to flow in one direction, but not the other. It is like a one way valve for electricity. By looking at the schematic symbol, you can see that has the shape of an arrow. The electrical current will flow in the same direction as the arrow.
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