Electricity and Circuits

Front

The measure of potential energy stored in a battery is called _________.

Back

Voltage

Front

In order to make computers smaller, electrical engineers developed miniature __________.

Back

Circuit boards

Front

In a _________ circuit, each component has its own path for the current to flow.

Back

Parallel

Front

In a _________ circuit, the components are arranged with one path for the current.

Back

Series

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor? Water, Aluminum, Wood, Penny. Answer: _________.

Back

Wood

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

Front

What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.