Electrical Concepts Quiz

In a series circuit, if more light bulbs are added, the bulbs become

• Dimmer

• Brighter

• Hotter

• More resistance

To make an accurate measurement of current, the following device should be wired INTO a circuit

• Ammeter

• Switch

• Voltmeter

• Resistor

The difference in electrical potential between two places is called

• Resistance

• Friction

• Induction

• Voltage

The unit of current is the

• Volt

• Amp

• Ohm

• Electron

When an atom has more electrons than protons, the overall charge of the atom is

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

Power is calculated using the formula

• e = mc²

• R = V/A

• W = A × V

• a² + b² = c²

A build up of charges on an item is called ______________________.

• Static Charge

• Dynamic Charge

• Kinetic Charge

• Electric Current

A(n) ______________________, such as a battery, creates a potential difference in a circuit.

• Voltage Source

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Inductor

In a(n) ______________________ circuit, there is only one path for the current to take.

• Series

• Parallel

• Complex

• Open

Electricity prefers to take the path of ______________________ resistance.

• Least

• Most

• Moderate

• High