Electricity and Circuits

Front

What type of circuit allows each component to be turned on and off separately?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

What is the measure of potential energy stored in a battery?

Back

Voltage

Front

What must be present for electrical energy to flow?

Back

Closed circuit

Front

In which type of circuit does each component have its own path for current to flow?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

In which type of circuit are the components arranged with one path for the current?

Back

Series circuit

Front

What is a circuit called that has only one path for current to flow?

Back

Series circuit

Front

What is a circuit called that has multiple paths for current to flow?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

What device is used to measure voltage?

Back

Voltmeter

Front

What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?

Back

Ohm

Front

What is the flow of electric charge called?

Back

Electric current