Electricity Basics - Voltage

Answer TRUE or FALSE:

If you have a positively charged object and a negatively, they will repel each other

• True

• False

Answer TRUE or FALSE:

If you two a positive charges, they will attract each other

• True

• False

What is the flow of electrons in a wire called?

• Voltage

• Current

• Resistance

• Power

What does the term Amps or amperes refer to?

• Flow of electrons per second

• Voltage

• Charge

• Power

What does voltage do in an electric circuit?

• Reduces power consumption

• Pushes current around

• Generates heat

• Creates charges

What happens when the voltage going to an electric motor is increased?

• Less current flows

• No change in current

• More current flows

• Voltage decreases

What is the unit of charge used in electrical measurements?

• Ampere

• Coulomb

• Joule

• Volt

What does a 1.5 volt battery mean in terms of energy transfer?

• 1.5 joules per coulomb

• 0.5 joules per coulomb

• 1 joule per coulomb

• 2 joules per coulomb

What is voltage always measured between?

• Two positive terminals

• A sigle point

• Two points

• Two negative terminals

What is another name for voltage due to its relative nature?

• Power consumption

• Potential difference

• Resistance value

• Current flow