Ohm's Law
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Physics
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9th - 12th Grade
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Ben Woodall
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This quiz covers electricity and circuits, focusing specifically on Ohm's Law applications and basic electrical circuit principles. Designed for high school students in grades 9-12, the assessment requires students to demonstrate proficiency in calculating resistance, voltage, and current relationships using the formula V=IR. Students must understand the fundamental concepts of electrical resistance, current flow, and voltage, while also distinguishing between series and parallel circuits. The mathematical component demands algebraic manipulation skills to solve for unknown variables when two of the three electrical quantities are given. Additionally, students need to recognize electrical units (volts, amperes, ohms, watts), understand circuit terminology including open and closed circuits, and comprehend the differences between AC and DC current systems. Created by Ben Woodall, a Physics teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, from formative assessment during initial Ohm's Law instruction to summative evaluation of student understanding. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as guided practice during direct instruction, or as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The real-world automotive examples in the calculation problems help students connect abstract electrical concepts to practical applications, making the content more engaging and relevant. This quiz aligns with NGSS HS-PS3-3 (Design, build, and refine a device that works within given constraints to convert one form of energy into another form of energy) and supports Common Core mathematical practices in modeling and mathematical reasoning through the application of algebraic problem-solving in scientific contexts.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A Charging system producing 14.5 Volts with a current flow of 43.5 Amps, what is the circuit resistance
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would the circuit resistance be if a 7.5 Amp draw was present with the engine running and the charging system producing 15 Volts
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What size resistor would produce a current flow of 5 Amps with a battery voltage of 12.6 volts
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What size resistor would produce a 3 Amp current flow with a 12 Volt battery
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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
This is an example of a _______ circuit
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
This is an example of a ______ circuit
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is current measured in?
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