Kirchoff's Law and Ohm's Law Quiz 1

How much current is in a series circuit with three 1.5 volt batteries and nine 3 Ohm resistors?

• 0.5 Amps

• 1 Amp

• 1.5 Amps

• 2 Amps

Which material is known for having high relative conductivity?

• Insulator

• Conductor

• Semi conductor

• Resistor

What is the abbreviation for power in electrical circuits?

• V

• I

• P

• Ω

Which of the following materials is typically used as an insulator?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Rubber

• Gold

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What is the total resistance in a circuit with a 3-ohm and a 2-ohm resistor in series?

• 5 ohms

• 6 ohms

• 1 ohm

• 3 ohms

What happens to the current in a series circuit if one component fails?

• The current stops flowing

• The current doubles

• The current is halved

• The current remains the same

How does adding more resistors in series affect the total resistance of the circuit?

• Increases the total resistance

• Decreases the total resistance

• Does not change the total resistance

• Makes the total resistance zero

What is the effect of a switch in a circuit?

• It opens or closes the circuit

• It increases the voltage

• It decreases the resistance

• It measures the current

Draw the symbol for a wire.

• A zigzag line

• A straight line

• A circle

• A triangle

Draw the symbol for a bulb.

• A circle with a cross inside

• A circle with a "B" inside

• A square with a cross inside

• A triangle with a cross inside