Simple Circuits (Fuse School video)

What are the two types of electrical circuits?

• Direct circuit and Indirect circuit

• Open circuit and Closed circuit

• Series circuit and Parallel circuit

• Short circuit and Long circuit

In a series circuit, how are the components connected?

• Not connected

• End to end

• In a parallel configuration

• At random

What does this circuit symbol represent: a lamp or a bulb?

• Switch

• Resistor

• Battery

• Lamp

Which of the following is NOT a circuit component?

• Water pipe

• Diode

• Fuse

• Variable resistor

How should wires be drawn in a circuit diagram?

• As straight lines

• Curved

• With arrows

• Dotted lines

What is the unit of measurement for voltage?

• Volts

• Amps

• Coulombs

• Joules

How is a voltmeter connected in a circuit?

• In parallel

• Directly to the battery

• In series

• Not connected

What does the current in a circuit represent?

• Voltage drop

• Resistance

• Flow of charge

• Battery life

What is the unit of current?

• Watts

• Coulombs

• Volts

• Amperes

How is an ammeter connected to a circuit?

• Not connected

• Through a resistor

• In parallel

• In series