glossary of terms used in automotive electricity. GLOSSARY OF TERMS. Alternator.

. Device, similar to the dynamo but produces or generates electricity alternately. Ammeter. Apparatus placed in series with the electrical circuit element we want to test, measure the electric current passing through it in amps or milliamperes. Amp / Amper. Unit that measures the electrical current. Also milliamp used much, which is one thousandth of an ampere. Atom. Smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist free and consists of protons and neutrons (located in the atomic nucleus) and electrons (Located in the cortex of the atom), for example: the smallest particle that know gold is a gold atom, the smallest particle of iron is a iron atom, the smallest of aluminum is an aluminum atom. So would continue with all substances currently make up the periodic table chemical elements. Battery. Electric generator that functions as storage device and which is formed by several cells connected in series, positive terminal to negative terminal, thus achieving a higher voltage in the circuit. Compass. It is an instrument consisting of a magnetic needle (magnet) that interacts with the Earth's magnetic field and one end always points land towards the North Pole and the other towards the South Pole. Since ancient times, the sailors and travelers have used it to orient themselves in their travels through the world. magnetic field. Is the area or space in which a magnet exerts its force attraction on other objects. electromagnetic field. Is the area in which an electromagnet exerts its force attraction for other bodies or objects. open electrical circuit. It is said that an electrical circuit is open when not passing through it the electric current because the switch is disconnected or that the fuse has blown or that a cable is broken or any other reason that you occurs.

 closed electrical circuit. It is said that an electrical circuit is closed when at it passes the electric current because the switch is connected. Electrical circuit. System comprising a generator of electric current between whose positive and negative driver is installed that can flow through the electric current. These would be the minimum elements necessary for the existence an electrical circuit. It is usually installed in the circuit we need a device that works: a lamp, if we need light, an engine, if we need movement, a ring, if need a sound, etc.., ie an electrical resistance. Additionally, since no want to be always working, spend much, we add a switch. Therefore the minimum elements of a circuit would be: an electrical generator, a conductive cable, a receiving element (lamp, motor, etc.). and to maneuver a switch. Electrical conductor. Is any material such as metal, having easily to lose electrons and drive through it the flow of electrons forming the electric current. Electricity. Displacement of electrons through a conductive material thereof, and which are carrying the electrical energy which makes the motors, lamps, etc.. through which they pass, work. This only occurs if the circuit is closed and the driver connects the positive terminal of the generator to the negative pole of thereof. Electricity alternates. It is said that the current is alternating when electrical charges are shifted alternately in both directions and does not maintain a constant electric current, because the poles of the electric generator (Alternator) change of polarity, eg before the pole that was negative, becomes positive and the positive to negative. Electricity continuous. It is said that when electrical current is continuous electric charges move always in the same direction and maintain a constant electric current, because the electric generator that feeds the circuit does not change its poles, unlike the alternator that does, for example: batteries and dynamos. Short. Occurs when for some reason, the lead wire that carries the positive pole and the conductor wire that carries the negative pole of the generator is contacted with no including a lamp, motor, or other resistance

Electric. This results in that the current flowing through the circuit is fired generating heat in the circuit and may even cause a fire in therein. To avoid this, install a fuse or any other operator whose mission That is, when the intensity of an electric circuit in a non-triggering controlled, cut the flow of electrical current in it to avoid hazards this excess could generate electric current: fires, deaths, etc.. Dynamo. Electric generator comprising a copper wire coil coating wrapped in a soft iron core (not steel) which rotates within a field magnetic produced by a magnet located around it and when you turn transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy continuously receives, for example: a dynamo is that some time ago took on bicycles, which was placed in contact with the wheel, needing to move, thereby rotating the axis around which is wound copper winding forming an electromagnet rotates within the magnetic field of the magnet of the dynamo, thus transforming the energy kinetics of the bicycle wheel into electrical energy for the neceara mobile bulb light up. electromagnet. Item generally built with a core (rod) of iron sweet (not steel) around which is wound varnished copper wire, thus forming a coil surrounding the iron core. When using this copper winding electric current flows, the iron core becomes a magnet pole, north and south pole magnetic properties and shows him drawing to to other objects, usually iron. When the electric current passing stops by him, the iron core loses its magnetic properties, failing to act as a magnet. Are used to make motors, solenoids, buzzers, etc. Electron. Particles that make up the atom of any chemical element and that are orbiting around the nucleus of the atom. When gain energy, it is easy to drift away from the core and even can escape atom, likewise, when they lose energy, they can be caught (caught, attracted) by an atom, approaching the nucleus as they lose energy, say this atom gains electrons. The energy of these electrons is called energy Electric. The atom that loses or gains electrons is called ion and say it has electric charge. chemical element. Each of the pure substances formed by the same type of atoms and are classified by their number and atomic weight and behavior chemical in the Periodic Table of the Elements. Energy. It is named to everything that makes it possible that you can make a job. That is. if any machine, person, animal or thing (such as wind, sea, etc..) arrangements can work, is because they have energy that will allow them to do. Nothing and nobody could do a job if he had some kind of energy: heat,

kinetics, electrical, chemical, light, etc.. kinetic energy. Energy with all bodies when in motion. Electricity. Energy that allows electrons to break free from their atoms and scrolling through a conductive material. Chemical energy. Energy from a chemical reaction between various substances. An example is the batteries. In some cells, the substances are reacting zinc, carbon and salt, in other, Nickel, Cadmium and salt. In the car batteries are lead electrodes and sulfuric acid mixed with water distilled. Force. Forces call anything that can do one of the following action on a body: - Transform a body (change of shape, wrinkling ...) - To move to a body that was stopped. Like when you throw a "Pitch" and put the ball stopped moving. - Stop a body that was moving. Like when the goalkeeper stops the ball with such malice that had launched the team's front otherwise. - Change management is a body in motion. A clear example is when you are front and a partner throws you a ball and you, with the head or foot, you change address and send it to goal achieving that goal that makes you popular with your classmates and football throws you into stardom. - Hold a body and keep it in balance. Like when you subject the ball in the hand to prevent it from falling to the ground. electromotive force. It is the force that makes electric generators can producing electrical current in an electrical circuit, maintaining a potential difference between its poles (positive and negative) when the circuit is opened. fuse. Electrical operator when the intensity rises in excess of a circuit, is heated and melted before it makes the circuit, thus cutting off current flow flowing through it and protecting the installation of a possible fire, as in case of a surge in the circuit or a short circuit caused therein. electric generator. Apparatus that is capable of producing electrical current when together with a driver's poles: batteries, dynamos, alternators. Imam. Body having magnetic properties, ie which is capable of attracting towards him to other bodies, usually those containing iron. electric current. Is the amount of electrical charge that passes through a point of

a second circuit. (Quantity of electricity flowing through a circuit). It measured in Amps. Power Switch. Any electricity operator that serves to open (off) or close (turn on) an electrical circuit. That is, as its name suggests (switch), serves to interrupt electrical current flow through a circuit, so that is not always running, what a waste!, but when needed. Ion. Is an atom which, having lost or gained electrons, has become an electric charge. - The neutral atom of any chemical element has the same number of (+) protons and electrons (-) and, therefore, no electric charge is not an ion. This atom becomes a positive ion if it loses electrons, thus leaving more protons (+) than electrons (-) and becoming a positive electric charge. The same atom can become negative if ion gains electrons, thus leaving with more electrons (-) than protons (+) and becoming a negative electrical charge. Lamp, bulb or bulb. Electrical operator that connects to a circuit for the circulating electrical current and converts electrical energy into energy received heat and light energy. Magnitude. Any property of a body can be measured. For example, the length of a table because it is a quantity can be measured by the meter, the mass of a brick is a magnitude because it can measure the scale, intensity an electrical circuit is a magnitude can be measured because the ammeter. Installation in parallel. It is said that two circuit elements are connected in parallel when the electrons pass through one need not go through the another to reach its goal, the positive pole of the generator. Mount series. Is said two circuit elements are connected in series when electrons that pass through one of them pass in turn to the other reach its goal, the positive pole of the generator. Motor. Electrical operator that connects to a circuit through which current flows transforms electrical power into kinetic energy received when turning. Neutron. Particle found in the nucleus of the atom and it is supposed not charge, positive or negative. The sum of protons and neutrons in an atom gives its atomic weight. atomic nucleus. It is the center of the atom in which we find to protons and to neutrons. Ohm. Is the unit that measures the electrical resistance of a conductor or a electrical circuit. Is defined as the resistance which limits the passage of current 1

ampere in a circuit with a f.e.m. 1 volt. Battery. Electric generator that converts chemical energy into energy holds Electric. batteries in series. It is said that two or more cells are connected in series, when the pole positive each is connected to the negative pole of the next. Is achieved so that the potential difference between the pole ends of the assembly to join obtaining a higher voltage in the electrical circuit and a higher intensity when the circuit is closed. electric poles. Each of the ends or terminals of an electric generator and that serve to connect the outer conductors (wires) of a circuit. There are two polo negative (-) and positive (+). Negative pole. Pole of the generator in which there are lower electric potential and for which, "Conventionally", it is assumed that enter electrical loads. Positive pole. Pole of the generator in which electrical potential no greater than, "Conventionally", it is assumed that the electric charges out. Proton. It is a particle in the nucleus of atoms and conventionally assumed to have a positive charge. The number of protons an atom has is that which gives its atomic number, and therefore, its position in the periodic table and chemical behavior in reactions the chemical involved. The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom is the one that gives the weight the atomic atom. For example, the oxygen atom has 8 protons and neutrons in the core 8, then atomic number 8 and is in 8th place in the periodic table as the sum of its protons (8) plus its neutrons (8) is 16, its atomic weight is 16. Another example: the hydrogen atom has one proton in its nucleus, so its atomic number is the one and is placed in the top of the periodic table, its weight Atomic is also one because it has no neutrons. Electrical Resistance. Is the difficulty to put any driver through he passes the electrical current. Some bodies will make things very difficult to electric current and is said to offer much resistance or have much resistance, others make it very easy and is said to offer or have little resistance. All electrical conductors offer resistance, some more than others: lamp, motor, cable, etc..

Offer the least resistance are external cables that are used for circuits, especially if they are gold, aluminum or copper. So join the poles should not a generator directly to a cable, no lamps or motors or other resistance among them, as there would be little resistance, increase the current, heating circuit and causing the fuse or in a worst case, the fire thereof. will produce what is called a short circuit. Work. It is said that work has been done when a force is exerted on a body is achieved and move a certain distance. Work is measured in Joules. Voltage. Electromotive force measured in volts. voltmeter. Apparatus placed in parallel in a circuit measures the strength electromotive or tension between two points of it. Volt. Unit that measures the voltage or electromotive force of a circuit. It measured with the voltmeter.