Electricity and Circuits

Front

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

Back

Voltage

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 used to prevent too much electricity from flowing through a circuit?

Back

Fuse

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor?

Back

Wood

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What device is used to measure electric current?

Back

Ammeter

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 a closed circuit?

Back

A complete path for electric current to flow.