Simple Circuits

What is an electric circuit?

• A path that allows electric current to flow

• A device that stores electric energy

• A type of battery

• A form of electric charge

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

• To change a circuit between open and closed

• To increase the voltage

• To store electric energy

• To connect multiple circuits

What is the source of electric energy in a simple circuit?

• A battery

• A light bulb

• A switch

• A wire

What happens when a closed circuit connects the battery’s terminals?

• Changes travel along the conducting wire

• The circuit becomes open

• The battery loses all charge

• The light bulb turns off

What is a terminal in the context of electric circuits?

• A place where electricity enters or leaves a piece of equipment

• A button that controls the supply of electricity

• A type of battery

• A form of electric charge

What is the potential energy difference measured in?

• Amperes

• Watts

• Volts

• Ohms

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What does a light bulb do?

• Converts electrical energy into sound

• Converts electrical energy into light

• Converts electrical energy into heat

• Converts electrical energy into motion

What is the effect of more energy or current on a light bulb?

• Less light is produced

• More light is produced

• The bulb turns off

• The bulb heats up

What is the common use of the term "current"?

• Occurring at the present time

• A type of battery

• A source of energy

• A piece of equipment

What does the voltage measured across a portion of a circuit indicate?

• The speed of electrons.

• The amount of energy transferred.

• The color of the wires.

• The size of the battery.