Electricity and Circuits

Front

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

Back

Voltage

Front

In a _________ circuit, the components are arranged with one path for the current.

Back

Series

Front

Which of the following could NOT be used to speed up the flow of electricity in a circuit? (Options: Potentiometer, Fuse, Transistor, Wire)

Back

Fuse

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor? (Options: Water, Aluminum, Wood, Penny)

Back

Wood

Front

In order to make computers smaller, electrical engineers developed miniature __________.

Back

Circuit boards

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as copper or aluminum.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or glass.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected one after another, so the current has only one path to follow.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected alongside each other, providing multiple paths for the current.