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Science: Matter and Energy - Section 9.4 Flashcard Quiz 20

Science: Matter and Energy - Section 9.4 Flashcard Quiz 20

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Science

9th Grade

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Easy

NGSS
HS-PS3-5

Standards-aligned

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Michelle Hudson

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An automatic switch that opens when current overloads a circuit is called a _____

Back

circuit breaker

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

During a science experiment, Grace noticed that a narrow strip of metal housed in a protective case burned out when the current suddenly increased. This component is called a _____ .

Back

fuse

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When Avery was setting up a new lamp in her room, she accidentally connected the wires incorrectly, causing the current to bypass the lamp and increase through the circuit. This situation is called a _____

Back

short circuit

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Liam is setting up a simple electrical circuit for a school project. He uses three 5 Ω resistors linked in series. If he connects a 6.0 V battery to the circuit, what will be the current through the circuit?

Back

0.40 A

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of circuit should Aria use to ensure that if one light goes out, the others remain lit?

Back

parallel circuit

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What term describes a circuit through which current cannot flow?

Back

open circuit

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Nora and Olivia are setting up a small home theater system. They use two identical speakers, each with a resistance of 20 Ω, connected in parallel. What is the total resistance of the speaker system?

Back

10 Ω

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