PS Chapter 6 Electric Current and Circuits

Front

A complete, unbroken path that charges can flow through is called an _____________.

Back

electric circuit

Front

What is the charge of the electron?

Back

negative

Front

An object that is positively charged contains more protons than electrons. True or False?

Back

True

Front

Which particle has a positive charge?

Back

proton

Front

Current is _____________.

Back

moving electrons

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

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

Back

To allow the flow of electric current.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric charges to flow through it easily.

Front

What is voltage?

Back

The difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two points.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

V = I × R (Voltage = Current × Resistance)