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WorksheetsCurrent and circuits
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
The flow of charge is known as ___.
static
current
resistance
voltage
Select the SI unit for current.
ohms
volts
amps
watts
Electrical potential energy comes from the difference in ___ between two places.
wattage
resistance
friction
voltage
Electric charge always moves from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration.
true
false
Charge can only move from one place to another if there is a difference in __ (select all that apply).
amperes
voltage
resistance
electrical potential
A measure of electrical potential energy is known as ___.
watts
amps
volts
ohms
A 6 volt battery has more potential energy than a 1.5 volt battery.
true
false
The biggest difference between AC and DC is ___.
AC switches direction. DC does not.
AC is stronger than DC
DC can be conducted over greater distances
All of these are big differences
Which of the following is not a DC source?
batteries
solar cells
generators
wall sockets
Opposition to the flow of charge is. known as ___.
current
resistance
electrical potential energy
electrical power
Materials that have great resistance to the flow of charge are known as ___.
conductors
insulators
metals
polymers
Which factors affect resistance (select all that apply)?
the type of material
temperature
width or length of a conductor
mass of an object
Which measurements are related by Ohm's law (select all that apply)?
voltage
current
resistance
mass
According to Ohm's law, greater voltage results in ___ current.
lower
no
greater
negative
According to Ohm's law, greater ___ reduces current.
amps
voltage
resistance
watts
The unit for resistance is ___.
volts
amps
watts
ohms
How much current will flow through a 2 ohm wire when it is connected to a 6 V battery?
8 amps
4 amps
3 amps
12 amps
What is the voltage necessary to push 2 amps of current through a 4 ohm wire?
6 volts
2 volts
8 volts
24 volts
A ___ circuit has only one path for current.
series
parallel
perpendicular
dual
A ___ circuit has more than one path for current.
series
parallel
perpendicular
dual
One of the problems with a series circuit is that if one part goes down the whole circuit stops working.
true
false
identify the basic parts of a circuit (select all that apply).
a source of charge
conductors
a load
a switch
an insulator
A circuit cannot work if it does not allow current to get back to the electricity source.
true
false
identify the type of circuit pictured.
series
parallel
perpendicular
dual
With what type of circuit should your house be wired?
series
parallel
perpendicular
dual
