Electricity and Circuits Review

What is a circuit?

• an outlet or switch
• a path which an electric current flows
• a poor conductor

A conductor is ____________

• something that allows electric current to flow easily
• something that limits the flow of electricity

Why is electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

• To make it look pretty

• To help electricity flow along the wire

• To make it safe

• To add more energy

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In a parallel circuit, what happens if one of the light bulbs is blown?

• All the bulbs go out.

• All the bulbs stay lit but one.

• The flow of electricity stops

In a series circuit, what happens if one of the light bulbs is blown?

• All the bulbs go out.

• All the bulbs stay lit but one.

• The flow of electricity stops

The continuous flow of electrons is ______

• Current

• Static electricity

• Voltage

• Resistance

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The amount of "push" available to move electrons is _____

• Current

• Resistance

• Voltage

• Static Electricity

The opposition to electron movement

• Voltage

• Static electricity

• current

• Resistance

In a parallel circuit

• All devices receive the same current

• There are 2 or more paths for current to flow

• All devices always go on and off together

• Each device operates with a different voltage

What is current measured in?

• Ω (Ohms)
• V (Volts)
• A (Amps)
• W (Watts)