PS Unit 6 Practice 2024

Front

What is a material in which electrons are able to move easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is a material in which electrons are not able to move easily?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is a circuit that only has ONE path for electricity to flow?

Back

Series circuit

Front

What happens if an extra battery cell is added to a circuit?

Back

The lights will glow brighter.

Front

What is voltage simply defined as?

Back

What 'pushes' electrons.

Front

What is the role of a conductor in an electrical circuit?

Back

To allow the flow of electric current.

Front

What is the role of an insulator in an electrical circuit?

Back

To prevent the flow of electric current.

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A complete electrical circuit through which current can flow.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit that has multiple paths for electricity to flow.

Front

What is resistance in an electrical context?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current.