Electronics Vocabulary for ESL Students

What is a circuit?

• A circuit is a pathway for water flow.

• A circuit is a closed loop for electric current.

• A circuit is a method of cooking food.

• A circuit is a type of electronic device.

Define voltage in simple terms.

• Voltage is the amount of current flowing in a circuit.

• Voltage is the electric potential difference that drives current in a circuit.

• Voltage is the speed at which electricity travels through a wire.

• Voltage is the resistance to the flow of electricity.

What does a resistor do in a circuit?

• A resistor limits current and controls voltage in a circuit.

• A resistor stores electrical energy for later use.

• A resistor generates power in a circuit.

• A resistor amplifies current in a circuit.

Explain the function of a capacitor.

• A capacitor is used to amplify electrical signals.

• A capacitor functions to store and release electrical energy.

• A capacitor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

• A capacitor acts as a resistor in electrical circuits.

What is the purpose of a diode?

• To store electrical energy for later use.

• To allow current to flow in both directions equally.

• The purpose of a diode is to allow current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the opposite direction.

• To convert AC to DC voltage.

What does AC stand for in electricity?

• Alternating Current

• Analog Current

• Active Current

• Alternating Charge

What is a conductor? Give an example.

• Wood

• Gold

• Plastic

• Copper

What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

• Series circuits have a single path for current, while parallel circuits have multiple paths.

• In series circuits, the voltage is divided, while in parallel circuits, the current is divided.

• Series circuits have multiple paths for current, while parallel circuits have a single path.

• Series circuits can operate independently, while parallel circuits cannot.

What is Ohm's Law?

• Ohm's Law states that R = V / I.

• Ohm's Law is I = V + R.

• Ohm's Law is V = I * R.

• Ohm's Law defines power as P = I / R.

What is a breadboard used for in electronics?

• A breadboard is used for prototyping and testing electronic circuits.

• A breadboard is used for measuring electrical resistance.

• A breadboard is used for baking bread.

• A breadboard is a type of circuit board used for soldering.