T6 L1 Circuits

What are the components of a circuit?

• Resistor, Battery, Wire

• Light bulb, Switch, Water

• Magnet, Nail, String

• Paper, Pencil, Eraser

What is the role of a resistor in a circuit?

• To limit the flow of current

• To increase the speed of current

• To store energy

• To convert energy to light

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What happens to electrical energy in a table lamp?

• It is stored as potential energy

• It is transformed into light and heat

• It is used up completely

• It is converted into sound energy

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What is the purpose of a circuit switch?

• To increase the voltage

• To open and close the circuit

• To decrease the current

• To store electrical energy

What does a circuit sometimes contain to control the flow of charges?

• Batteries

• Motors

• Switches

• Light bulbs

What causes current to flow in a circuit?

• Resistance

• Voltage

• Power

• Capacitance

What is the direction of electric current in relation to electron flow?

• Same direction

• Opposite direction

• Perpendicular direction

• Random direction

What is the main cause of electric current flow in a circuit?

• Resistance

• Electric potential energy difference

• Capacitance

• Inductance

What is the purpose of using symbols in circuit diagrams?

• To make them colorful

• To show the parts of a circuit

• To confuse the reader

• To decorate the page

Who discovered the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Georg Ohm

• Nikola Tesla