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100
When electricity moves only in one direction
Direct current or DC
100
Copper is a good __________ of electricity.
Conductor
100
The basic building blocks of all objects and substances.
Atom
100
Lightning is an example of what type of electricity
Static Electricity
100
What part of a circuit is this object?
Energy source or Battery
200
What does this symbol represent?
Resistor
200
For the following pairs of materials, indicate which would collect a negative charge----
Silk or steele
steele
200
What unit of measurement is electrical current measured in?
Amperes - A
200
Does this diagram represent a series or parallel circuit?
Series circuit
200
Does this diagram represent a series or parallel circuit?
Parallel
300
This subatomic particle has a negative charge
Electron
300
A negatively charged rod is brought near a pith ball - What will happen? explain.
The electrons inside the sphere will rearrange - charge by induction
300
This measuring device is always connected in series in a circuit to measure the flow of electric current.
What is an ammeter?
300
Does this diagram represent a series or parallel circuit?
Parallel Circuit
300
What can make electrons in a circuit flow or stop?
Switch
400
Electric charges build up on the surface of an object
Static electricity
400
What types of charges are attracted to each other?
Unlike charges.
400
What do we call current that changes direction?
Alternating current (AC)
400
What is the function of a switch
control the flow of current electrons
400
In this type of circuit, the current through each load is equal, expressed as Is=I1=I2=I3
What is a series circuit?
500
The continuous movement of electrons flowing in a circuit
Current
500
This type of power plant converts heat from burning coal, natural gas, or biomass into electricity by producing steam that spins a turbine.
Thermal Generation
500
What is the unit of measurement for electrical current?
Ampere or Amps
500
What happens to the brightness of the light bulbs in a series circuit when you add more lights?
Each bulb gets dimmer
500
You have 1 minute to draw a series circuit which includes the following:
2x battery
1x closed switch
2x Light Bulb
1x Ammeter
You're correct
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