Electronics Vocabulary Worksheet

A stationary electric charge typically produced by friction, causing a buildup of electrons on a surface is called _______.

• Static electricity

• Current electricity

• Magnetic field

• Electrolysis

The unit of electric potential or electromotive force is called _______.

• Volts

• Amperes

• Ohms

• Watts

The potential difference between two points; it drives current through a circuit is called _______.

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Current

• Capacitance

A natural discharge of static electricity, usually between clouds or from cloud to ground is called _______.

• Lightning

• Thunder

• Rainfall

• Hail

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The flow of electric charge, measured in amperes is called _______.

• Current

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Power

A component with a specific orientation requirement for correct function (e.g., diodes, electrolytic capacitors) is called a _______.

• Polarized part

• Non-polarized part

• Resistive part

• Inductive part

The acceptable range of deviation for a component’s specified value is called _______.

• Tolerance

• Resistance

• Capacitance

• Impedance

A component that resists the flow of electrical current, used to control voltage and current in a circuit is called a _______.

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Inductor

• Transistor

A component with leads on each end along its axis, designed for through-hole mounting is called an _______.

• Axial-leaded component

• Radial-leaded component

• Surface-mount device

• Chip resistor

A device that stores electrical energy in an electric field is called a _______.

• Capacitor

• Resistor

• Inductor

• Transformer