Electricity and Magnetism Vocabulary Assessment

Match the following terms with their definitions related to electric charge flow.

• The opposition to the flow of electric current.

• Current

• The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

• Voltage

• The potential difference between two points.

• Induction

• The process of generating an electromotive force through a changing magnetic field.

• Resistance

Which type of current flows in one direction only?

• Alternating Current

• Direct Current

• Parallel Current

• Series Current

The unit used to measure electric current is (a)  

• Ohm
• Volt
• Ampere
• Watt

A complete path through which electricity can flow is called a (a)  

• Circuit
• Generator
• Transformer
• Resistor

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called a (a)  

• Motor
• Generator
• Resistor
• Transformer

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The opposition to the flow of electric current is known as (a)   .

• Voltage
• Amperage
• Conductance
• Resistance

Match the following circuit types with their descriptions.

• A circuit with a break in the path of current.

• Closed Circuit

• A circuit where the path is complete and current flows.

• Short Circuit

• A circuit where the current bypasses part of the circuit, often causing damage.

• Open Circuit

• A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, forming a single path for current flow.

• Series Circuit

Which device is designed to oppose the flow of current in a circuit?

• Generator

• Transformer

• Resistor

• Motor

The potential difference between two points in a circuit is called:

• Current

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Power

What type of circuit connects components end to end in a single path?

• Parallel Circuit

• Open Circuit

• Series Circuit

• Closed Circuit