Calculating voltage and current

As the resistance of a circuit increases, the current will

• increase
• decrease
• stay the same

Which best describes a parallel circuit?

• Electricity flows along one pathway.
• The flow of electricity comes from one source. 
• Electricity flows along more than one pathway. 
• The flow of electricity comes from more than one source. 

What is current measured in?

• Ω (Ohms)
• V (Volts)
• A (Amps)
• W (Watts)

What is resistance measured in?

• Ω (Ohms)
• V (Volts)
• A (Amps)
• W (Watts)

What is Resistance?

• The flow of electrons
• Electric potential difference
• A battery
• The ability to reduce the flow of electrons

What is the Voltage of a circuit that has a resistance of 5 Ω and a current of 2 A?

• 25 V
• 10 V
• 2.5 V
• 0.4 V

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

The mathematical relationship among Voltage, Current, and Resistance

• Faraday's Law
• Tesla's Law
• Edison's Law
• Ohm's Law

How many Volts would we need to produce a current flow of 8 Amps through a 6 Ohm resistor

• 12 volts
• 24 volts
• 1.3333
• 48 volts

To complete a circuit the switch must be

• unattached
• open
• closed
• It depends

How do you calculate voltage?

• Current X Resistance
• Resistance ÷ Current
• Current ÷ Resistance
• Measure it with a ruler