Electricity and Magnetism

Front

A circuit with an open switch has its switch in the ________ position.

Back

Off

Front

A parallel circuit has ________ pathway(s) and a series circuit has ____________ pathway(s).

Back

multiple, a single

Front

Materials that do not allow electrons to move are called __________.

Back

insulators

Front

Positive electric charges __________ positive charges and __________ negative charges.

Back

repel, attract

Front

The negatively charged particle in an atom is a(n): __________.

Back

Electron

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit?

Back

Ohm's Law: V = I × R

Front

What is a conductor? Give an example.

Back

A material that allows electrons to flow easily; e.g., copper.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

The buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

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

Back

The total resistance increases.