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What is current?

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Current is:

a)
Electric voltage measurement
b)

the flow of electrons in a circuit

c)
Resistance of a circuit
d)
Power consumption rate
2.

To use electricity we need the electrons to

a)
stay still in a vacuum
b)
flow only in insulators
c)
combine to form new elements
d)

to flow in the same direction around a circuit.

3.

To make electrons to move around a circuit, we need to apply a​ ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
voltage
magnetism
friction
gravity
4.

Voltage is the pushing​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
the pushing force
the pulling force
the resistance
the magnetic field
5.

The more voltage we have, the more​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
electrons can flow.
fuses will blow
resistance increases
current decreases
6.

More voltage =​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
the more electrons can flow.
less resistance in the circuit
decreased current flow
more heat generation in the wires
7.

More current =​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
the faster the electrons are moving
the slower the electrons are moving
the heavier the electrons become
the more electrons are added to the system
8.

If too many electrons pass through the cable or the lamp, then they will

(a)  

9.

We refer to the flow of electrons as ​ ​ (a)   and we measure this in the unit of ​ ​ (b)   or just ​ (c)   , represent with ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
current
ampere's
amps
A
10.

AC = ​ ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
alternating current
direct current
static voltage
pulsating current
11.

DC = ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
direct current
alternating current
digital current
static current
12.

The plugs in your home provide​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
AC or alternating current
DC or direct current
High voltage power
Solar energy source
13.

Electrical devices like laptops and mobile phones use:​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
DC electricity
AC electricity
Hydraulic power
Solar energy
14.

A cable with a lot of electrons flowing through it has​ ​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
a high current
a low voltage
no current
a weak signal
15.

We measure the flow of current in a circuit using an ​ ​ (a)   and the units are ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
ammeter
amps
voltmeter, volts
resistor, ohms
capacitor, farads
16.

If we reduce the voltage then less electrons will flow and the lamp will become ​ (a)   To measure the current in a circuit we need to connect the ammeter in series so that the current will flow ​ (b)   it.

Choose from the below words
dim
through
bright, around
off, beside
flickering, across
17.

Because it’s in series, then all the electrons in the circuit are flowing along the ​ (a)   . When the bulbs are wired in parallel, the path for the electrons is ​ (b)   so the electrons are shared, some flow through ​ ​ (c)   and some flow through ​ (d)   To restrict the amount of current that can flow, we can add ​ (e)   . These act like speed bumps and slow the electrons down.

Choose from the below words
circuit
split
lamp A
lamp B
resistors
18.

Fuses in a basic sense have a thin piece of ​ (a)   inside them which is rated to handle a certain amount of ​ (b)   flowing through them.

Choose from the below words
wire
current
circuit, voltage
metal, resistance
plastic, power
19.

A circuit breaker is a ​ (a)   that will automatically open to break the ​ (b)   if it detects too much ​ (c)   or too many ​ (d)   flowing through it, it’s rated to handle a certain ​ (e)   of electrons flowing through it per second.

Choose from the below words
switch
circuit
current
electrons
amount
20.

How can a circuit breaker save your life?

a)
A circuit breaker can save your life by preventing electrical fires and reducing the risk of electrocution.
b)
A circuit breaker can provide unlimited power supply.
c)
A circuit breaker can enhance the performance of appliances.
d)
A circuit breaker can increase your electricity bill.
21.

Label the following Illustration.