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Sources of Electricity

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Continuity testerIs used to trace the flow of electricity in individual wires in a wire harness or other electrical conponents.
Dead cellIs when the zinc in a Dry cell is finally eaten away, the cell can no longer produce electricity.
Dry cellChemical energy produces electricity by using electrolyte (paste) in the cell reacts with zinc can and the carbon rod.
Ferrous metalsMetals that have iron or steelas part of their makeup.
laserLight amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, which
Magnetic declinationThe difference between the geographic and magnetic poles.
Magnetic northIs the attracting of the north seeking pole of the compass needle.
MagnetismThe invisible force that attracts certain materials such as steel.
Nonferrous metalsNot made of iron.
Photoelectric cellA cell that will change its resistance when struck by light.
PiezoelectricityThe ability of some types of crystals to produce a voltage when put under certain types of stress.
Specific gravityIs a comparison of the density of the acid with the density of water.
ThermocoupleA device used to measure temperature by the use of two dissimilar metals which are joined at the point where the measurement is being taken. As heat is applied, the voltage generated can be read on a meter calibrated in degrees.

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