CIRCUITS

What role does a switch play in a circuit?

• Generates electrical energy

• Converts electrical energy into another form

• Regulates the flow of electric energy within the circuit

• Acts as a conductor for electrical energy

What is the unit of current?

• Watts (W)

• Amperes (A)

• Joules (J)

• Volts (V)

In a series circuit, how does the total resistance change as more components are added?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Remains constant

• Depends on the type of components added

Which type of circuit features components connected side by side?

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Mixed circuit

• Complex circuit

Which example best represents a parallel circuit?

• String of Christmas lights

• Wiring system of a house

• Flashlight

• Electric kettle

What is the purpose of a resistor in a circuit?

• Generates electrical energy

• Converts electrical energy into light

• Opposes electron flow or restricts the movement of electric charge

• Acts as a conductor for electrical energy

What term represents the flow of electrons within a circuit?

• Voltage

• Current

• Resistance

• Wattage

What happens to the total voltage in a series circuit?

• It increases as more components are added

• It decreases as more components are added

• It remains constant regardless of the number of components

• It depends on the type of components added

Which type of circuit has a single pathway for current to flow through?

• Parallel circuit

• Mixed circuit

• Complex circuit

• Series circuit

What is the role of a load in a circuit?

• Generates electrical energy

• Converts electrical energy into another form

• Regulates the flow of electric energy within the circuit

• Acts as a conductor for electrical energy