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WorksheetsElectric circuit components
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which unit is current measured in?
Volts
Amps
Coulombs
Ohms
Which is the symbol for a fixed resistor?
Which unit is charge measured in?
Coulombs
Volts
Amps
Ohms
"the opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current" Is the definition for which quantity?
Current
Voltage
Resistance
Charge
Which of these components is used for measuring current in a circuit?
Voltmeter
Resistor
Ammeter
Fuse
Which of these components is used for measuring voltage in a circuit?
Ammeter
Cell
Light dependent resistor
Voltmeter
Which of these components is used for transferring electrical energy into light energy?
Lamp
Fuse
Closed switch
Light dependent resistor
The force of electricity that flows through a circuit. It is measured in volts and is a property of electricity.
current
parallel circuit
series circuit
voltage
The flow of electrons through a circuit. It is measured in amps.
current
parallel circuit
series circuit
voltage
Material that transmits heat or electricity, allowing it to flow.
conductors
insulators
current
voltage
Materials that do not allow heat or electricity to flow easily.
current
resistance
insulators
conductors
When the electricity can't flow through.
closed circuit
open circuit
fuse
circuit breaker
_______________________ are good conductors of electricity.
Glass and rubber
Paper and rubber
Glass, plastic, and wood
Most metals
An electrical circuit that can be traced in a continuous path from the source of the electrical energy, around the circuit, and back to the energy source.
fuse
open circuit
closed circuit
circuit breaker
Look at the schematic diagram. Which symbol represents two batteries?
A ______________________ allows you to control whether the circuit is open or closed.
bulb and filament
parallel circuit
switch
short circuit
Which symbol represents the wire in a schematic diagram?
The circuit has _____________________ bulbs.
one
two
three
four
Choose the correct symbol for this component!
An electrical component that we use in electronics circuits to limit current though an active component or to reduce voltage in the circuit.
Capacitor
Current
Resistor
Ancestor
What is the purpose of a resistor?
allow current flow
control current flow
prevent current flow
allow heat to build up
