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MA 3 Technical Vocabulary

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Resistor: Is an electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrical current in an electronic circuit.

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Stepper motor: Is a special type of electric motor that moves in increments, or steps, rather than turning smoothly as a conventional motor does.

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Actuator: Is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving or controlling a mechanism or system. It requires a control signal and a source of energy.

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Diode: A semiconductor device with two terminals, typically allowing the flow of current in one direction only.

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Transistor: Is a device that regulates current or voltage flow and acts as a switch or gate for electronic signals. They consist of three layers of a semiconductor material, each capable of carrying a current.

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MA 3 Technical Vocabulary

2nd. Partial

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Live Wire: A wire carrying an electric current.�

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Static Electricity: An electrical charge typically produced by friction that causes sparks.��

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Lockout/Tagout Procedure: Is a safety procedure which is used in industry and research settings to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work.�

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Hazard: Is a dangerous condition where a worker can or does make electrical contact with energized equipment or a conductor. �

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De-energize: Disconnect (an electric circuit) from a power supply.��

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MA 3 Technical Vocabulary

3rd. Partial

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Conduit Bender: A tool used in conjunction with a very long lever, used to bend angles in conduit, that electric wires are placed into.�

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Stud Punch: Also know as a chassis punch, panel punch, or a Q-Max, is a hand tool used to punch a hole through sheet metal. �

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Fish tape: A fish tape(also known as a wire or draw tape) is a tool used by electricians to route new wiring through walls and electrical conduit. �

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Plug-in (Analyzer): In Computing, a plug-in (or add-in, Add-on or extension) is a software component that adds a specific feature to an existing computer program. �

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Lineman’s Pliers: Are a type of pliers used by electricians and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire and cable. �