Abeka 9th Science Test 9 p2 L127

Front

What are pieces of information stored in a computer called?

Back

Data

Front

What are the imaginary lines that indicate the direction and strength of a magnetic field called?

Back

lines of flux

Front

What is an electrical switch operated by an electromagnet called?

Back

Relay

Front

What process produces an electric current in a vacuum using a heated cathode?

Back

Thermionic emission

Front

What is the electrostatic method of reproducing images on paper?

Back

Xerography

Front

A _________ produces a single binary output based on one or more binary inputs.

Back

logic gate

Front

An electronic device that processes information using electrical circuits is a __________.

Back

computer

Front

What uses a narrow strip of metal in a protective, insulated case to limit current through a circuit?

Back

Fuse

Front

A ______ is an electrical device designed to add resistance to a circuit.

Back

resistor

Front

A simple device that converts electricity to back-and-forth motion is the __________.

Back

solenoid