BPSP Electricity

Front

Matter is made up of tiny particles called ______________.

Back

atoms

Front

To complete a circuit the switch must be ______________.

Back

closed

Front

What explains why the balloons are repelling each other?

Back

Like charges in the balloon are repelling each other.

Front

Is the image shown a series or a parallel circuit?

Back

parallel

Front

When an electric current flows in the same direction along a single path it is called a ____________________________.

Back

series circuit

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the flow of electric charge called?

Back

Electric current

Front

What is the purpose of a resistor in a circuit?

Back

To limit the flow of electric current.

Front

What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

Back

In a series circuit, components are connected end-to-end, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points.

Front

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

Back

The total resistance increases.