Static AC DC

The unit of electrical potential is the ? , which is represented by the letter ? .

• ampere/A

• resistance/R

• volt/V

• watt/W

Current that reverses direction in a regular pattern is called ____. 

• direct current 
• circuit current
• magnetic current
• alternating current 

What is electric current?

• The flow of electrons
• The flow of protons
• The flow of neutrons
• The flow of atoms

Current that does NOT reverse direction is called ____. 

• magnetic current
• direct current
• circuit current
• alternating current

Static electricity is:

• electricity flowing in a wire
• the buildup of electric charges on an object
• when protons move between objects

What is a closed path for electrons to flow through?

• static electricity
• circuit
• amperes

Electric current is measured in ______.

• Watts
• Volts
• Amperes

Which type of current comes from a battery?

• alternating current (AC)
• direct current (DC)

The kind of current electricity in your house is...

• AC - alternating current

• DC - direct current

A/an ________________ circuit has no breaks and the bulb will light up.

• open
• closed