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EKI 2 DC/AC & Power Supplies Vocabulary

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TranformerSteps voltage up or down
DiodeAllows current to flow in one direction
Power supplyConverts AC to DC
Half CycleOne alternation
CPSHertz
FrequencyThe number of cycles per second
CycleOne positive and negative alternation
Electrical generatorProduces AC
Electronics OscillatorsProduces frequencies up to billions of cycles per second
Primary CellNon rechargeable
Secondary CellRechargeable
CellTwo dissimilar metal in an acid
BatteryTwo or more cells
Parallel cellsVoltage stays the same current increase
Series cellsVoltage increases current remains the same
Series/Parallel cellsBoth voltage and current increase
Power supply stage oneVoltage step down
Power supply stage twoRectification
Power supply stage threeFiltering
Power supply stage fourVoltage regulation
Permanent MagnetsHorse shoe and bar shape
Like pole repelUnlike poles attract
Hydro Electric Power PlantUses water to create electricity
Steam Electric Power PlantUses steam to create electricity
EnergyThe wattage rating over time
KWHKilo Watt Hours
Power TransformerDesigned to use wall outlet electricty
PowerVoltage times current
Alternating CurrentAlways changing
ElectromagnetismMagnetism created by electricity
CathodeNegative
AnodePositive
RectifiersChange AC to DC
Zener DiodeUsed as a voltage regulator
Half wave rectifierConverts AC to DC by eleminating half a wave
Full wave rectifierBridge rectifier



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