Electricity & Magnetism Unit Review

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere

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What type of current alternates direction?

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Alternating current (AC)

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What device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

Back

Generator

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What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Formula used to calculate the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in an electrical circuit.

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What does an electromagnet do?

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It generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.

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What is the unit of voltage?

Back

Volt

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What is the unit of resistance?

Back

Ohm

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all components.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for current.

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What is a solenoid?

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A coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.