Chapter 8.2 - Electrical Circuits and Electrical Power

Front

A complete path through which electric current travels is called an ____________ ___________.

Back

electric circuit

Front

Wires are like ___________ for electric current.

Back

pipes

Front

Current only flows when there is a complete and unbroken path called a closed circuit.

Back

True

Front

Flipping a switch to off makes a(n) __________ circuit.

Back

open

Front

Can current leak out of an open circuit?

Back

No

Front

Electrical Power is measured in ____________, just like mechanical power.

Back

watts

Front

Voltage is power (watts) per amp of current.

Back

True

Front

When resistance is ______, current flows easily.

Back

low

Front

Electrical Resistance is measured in ______________.

Back

ohms

Front

What happens to the current if the resistance increases?

Back

The current decreases