EWIT Battery Basics

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What is measured with units of amps?

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Current is measured in amps.

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Which variable belongs on the Y axis of a graph?

Back

The dependent variable belongs on the Y axis.

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What device converts chemical energy to electrical energy?

Back

A battery converts chemical energy to electrical energy.

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What is an object that allows electricity to flow through it?

Back

A conductor allows electricity to flow through it.

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Which variable belongs on the X axis of a graph?

Back

The independent variable belongs on the X axis.

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What is the definition of voltage?

Back

Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points.

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What is resistance in an electrical circuit?

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

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

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What is the function of a capacitor?

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A capacitor stores electrical energy temporarily.