Circuits

Front

What is the main source of current in a circuit?

Back

Battery

Front

What is required for a circuit to function properly?

Back

An energy source.

Front

What device converts electrical energy into light energy?

Back

Light bulb

Front

What component carries electrical energy to the light bulb?

Back

Wire

Front

Why is plastic used as insulation around wires in a charger?

Back

Plastic is an insulator.

Front

What is the role of a resistor in a circuit?

Back

To limit the flow of current.

Front

What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

Back

In series circuits, components are connected end-to-end, while in parallel circuits, components are connected across common points.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

V = I * R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

What happens to the total current in a parallel circuit when more branches are added?

Back

The total current increases.