Electricity Basics

Front

The flow of electric charges is

Back

current

Front

A closed path that electric current flows is a

Back

circuit

Front

What is the unit of measurement for current?

Back

Amperes

Front

In our circuit builds, a ________________________provides the voltage to push current through the circuit. Options: switch, battery, resistor, wire

Back

battery

Front

Opposite charges ____________________.

Back

attract

Front

When a switch is _________________, electric current can move through the circuit.

Back

on

Front

Like charges ______________________.

Back

repel

Front

When the switch is ______________, there is no current running through the circuit.

Back

off

Front

How do wires work?

Back

They allow a current of electricity to flow.

Front

What is the main purpose of a battery?

Back

to pump electricity through the wires