Chapter 6 Fill in the Blank Quiz

two like poles ____one another

repulse

the term ____defines electrical potential

volt

All radio and television signals are in the form of electromagnetic ___

waves

power is measured in ___

Watts

current is measured in ___

amperes

____is the flow of electric charge or the rate of flow of electrons.

current

DC stands for

direct current

In a 110-V outlet, the third prong is the___

ground

A bipolar electrosurgical unit (ESU) does not require the patient to be____

grounded

Materials that inhibit the flow of electrons are called_____

insulators

When the switch on a flashlight is closed, the flashlight is ___

on

Aerosolized tissue is also known as ____

plume

The two different ends of a magnet are called its

poles

In a 110-V outlet, the first prong is___

positive

Insulators provide____to current flow

resistance

A flash drive is also known as a ____drive

thumb

________breakdown occurs when high voltage breaks down some insulating material.

Dielectric

one kilowatt equals ___watts

1000