Formative 1.3 Circuit Elements

What is the property of a resistor called?

• Capacitance

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Current

What does the long stem of a battery symbol indicate?

• Negative terminal

• Positive terminal

• Ground

• Neutral

What is the unit of measurement for capacitance?

• Ohms

• Volts

• Amperes

• Farads

What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

• To store charge

• To emit light

• To open or close a circuit

• To increase resistance

What does a capacitor do in a circuit?

• Stores and discharges charge

• Increases current

• Decreases voltage

• Emits light

What is the symbol for a resistor?

• A zigzag line

• A straight line

• A circle

• A triangle

What is a closed circuit?

• A circuit with a gap in the path of electrons

• A circuit that is not connected in a loop

• A circuit connected in a loop so the battery can power the device

• A circuit with no battery

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

• To increase the voltage

• To open or close the circuit

• To decrease the resistance

• To power the circuit

What is the purpose of using alligator clips in building a circuit?

• To measure voltage

• To connect different components

• To increase resistance

• To decrease current

What dies this circuit element represent?

• a resistor

• a battery

• a capacitor

• a diode