SC Science Unit 2 Test Study Guide

Front

What type of energy is produced when electric currents are transferred?

Back

Light energy

Front

What is a circuit called that contains two or more paths for electric charges to follow?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

What component of a circuit acts as the on/off button that completes the circuit?

Back

Switch

Front

What machine converts electrical energy into light and sound energy?

Back

Alarm clock

Front

What is a complete electrical connection around which current flows called?

Back

Closed circuit

Front

What is the flow of electric charge called?

Back

Electric current

Front

What device is used to store electrical energy?

Back

Battery

Front

What is the purpose of a light bulb in a circuit?

Back

To convert electrical energy into light energy

Front

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

Back

Series circuit

Front

What is the role of wires in a circuit?

Back

To connect components and allow current to flow