Worksheet 1

Chapter 1

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Electrical principles
Current flow, circuit identification and potential
difference
1 Explain the difference between conventional current flow and electron flow.
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2 Give an explanation of the following terms:

a) AC voltage
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b) DC voltage
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 Worksheet 1
Chapter 1

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3 Complete the following table with the results you obtain when testing the circuits and
components listed.

Component name Battery Input voltage Output Resistance

voltage and type voltage and
type
Heated rear screen

Driver’s door electric

window switch

Front side lamp bulb

Alternator

Heater blower
motor:
Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Coolant temperature
sensor:
Cold

90 °C

Vehicle horn

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