Electricity

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

It decreases.

Front

The tendency for a material to oppose the flow of electrons is _____

Back

Resistance.

Front

Electricity that flows in only one direction is called _____

Back

Direct current (DC).

Front

Items with opposite charges _____ each other.

Back

Attract.

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Front

Resistance is measured in a unit called _____

Back

Ohm.

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere.

Front

What is the unit of electric potential difference?

Back

Volt.

Front

What is the flow of electric charge called?

Back

Current.

Front

What type of circuit has only one path for current to flow?

Back

Series circuit.

Front

What type of circuit has multiple paths for current to flow?

Back

Parallel circuit.