F/C 8th Grade Electricity Part 2

Front

What is the transfer of charged particles between two conductors called?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the electrical potential energy difference between two places on an electric circuit?

Back

Voltage

Front

What type of electric current changes direction in a regular pattern?

Back

Alternating current

Front

What type of electric current continually flows in one direction?

Back

Direct current

Front

What is a circuit called when it is complete and electric energy flows through it?

Back

Closed circuit

Front

What is a circuit called when it is not complete and electric energy does not flow?

Back

Open circuit

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the unit of voltage?

Back

Volt (V)

Front

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in a circuit?

Back

Ohm's Law (V = I × R)

Front

What device is used to measure electric current?

Back

Ammeter