Electrical Test Review

A substance that allows an electric charge to flow through it easily.

• Voltage

• Conductor

• Current

• Insulator

• Schematic Diagram

A substance that does not allow electric charge to flow through it easily.

• Voltage

• Conductor

• Current

• Insulator

• Schematic Diagram

The flow of electrons in a circuit, measured in amperes.

• Voltage

• Conductor

• Current

• Insulator

• Schematic Diagram

The energy available to move charges through a circuit, measured in volts.

• Voltage

• Conductor

• Current

• Insulator

• Schematic Diagram

A drawing of an electrical circuit using symbols.

• Voltage

• Conductor

• Current

• Insulator

• Schematic Diagram

This type of circuit allows for multiple paths through which the current can flow.

• Parallel

• Series

• Electromagnet

• Resistor

This type of circuit allows for only a single path through which the current can flow.

• Parallel

• Series

• Electromagnet

• Resistor

A simple electric circuit is composed of:

• Ammeter, Voltmeter, and Resistor

• Conductor, Voltmeter, and Ammeter

• Conductor, Voltage Source, and Load

• Ammeter, Voltage Source, and Load

This type of current changes direction at regular intervals, typically used in the US.

• Direct

• Polar

• Conducting

• Alternating

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

These are safety devices used to interrupt the flow of charges in a circuit.

• Ammeters and Voltmeters

• Resistors and Capacitors

• Fuses and Breakers

• Series and Parallel