Electrical Components and Their Functions

Electrical Components and Their Functions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science, Technology

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 2+ times

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This video tutorial introduces basic electrical and electronic symbols used to represent various components and devices. It covers symbols for DC and AC sources, resistors, meters, motors, inductors, capacitors, diodes, bulbs, switches, ground, fuses, circuit breakers, LEDs, LDRs, buzzers, and speakers. The video emphasizes the importance of these symbols in understanding and designing electrical circuits. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to like, share, and subscribe.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using electrical and electronic symbols?

To confuse engineers

To increase the size of circuit diagrams

To graphically represent devices and components

To make circuits more complex

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a DC voltage source?

Generator

Battery

Resistor

Capacitor

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What device is used to measure electrical current?

Capacitor

Ohmmeter

Ammeter

Voltmeter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component stores energy in the form of an electric charge?

Resistor

Inductor

Capacitor

Diode

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of a diode in a circuit?

To convert energy

To store energy

To measure voltage

To act as a switch for current

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which device is used to disconnect circuits?

Fuse

Switch

Resistor

Inductor

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

To decrease voltage

To store energy

To increase current

To act as a safety device for overcurrent

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component is known as a light-emitting diode?

LED

LDR

Capacitor

Resistor

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does an LDR stand for?

Light Dependent Resistor

Low Density Resistor

Light Diode Resistor

Linear Diode Resistor