Describing Circuits Test Practice

Front

A device that protects people from electric shock by opening a circuit and stopping the current.

Back

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Front

A piece of metal that breaks a circuit by melting when the current is too great.

Back

Fuse

Front

A switch that opens a circuit when the current is too great.

Back

Circuit Breaker

Front

In an electric circuit, the purpose of the wire is to supply electric energy.

Back

False

Front

Does a series circuit have more than one path for electric current to follow?

Back

False

Front

Most household devices are connected to the source of electricity with parallel circuits.

Back

True

Front

An electric fan is a device that transforms electric energy to Kinetic Energy.

Back

True

Front

When the terminals of a battery are connected in a closed circuit, electrons flow from the battery's negative terminal.

Back

True

Front

Which three components are included in all electric circuits?

Back

An electric source, wires, load or resistor

Front

Why are most household devices connected to a power source in parallel circuits?

Back

So each light can go on and off by its own switch.