Electricity and Circuits

Front

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

Back

series

Front

What charge does a proton have?

Back

positive (+)

Front

Which type of circuit would you use in order to turn each component on and off separately?

Back

Parallel

Front

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

Back

neutral or no charge

Front

If a material does not allow charges to move through it easily, what is it called?

Back

An electrical insulator

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the flow of electric charge called?

Back

Electric current

Front

What is the role of a resistor in a circuit?

Back

To limit the flow of electric current

Front

What is a circuit that has multiple paths for current called?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

What device stores electrical energy in an electric field?

Back

Capacitor