Chapter 6.1

Question 1

Define the term nucleus

Answer 1

a small dense core in a atom made up of protons and neutrons

Question 2

Define the term static electricity

Answer 2

the build up of electric charge on a surface

Question 3

Define the term current

Answer 3

the movement of electrons along a wire measured using an ammeter

Question 4

Define the term circuit diagram

Answer 4

is a simplified and shorthand version of a real circuit. It shows how all the components in the circuit are connected.

Question 5

What term best describes having no charge

Answer 5

neutral

Question 6

What term best describes globes switches cells and resistors

Answer 6

components

Question 7

What term best describes the path around which electrons travel

Answer 7

an electric circuit

Question 8

What is the structure of an atom

Answer 8

atoms consists of protons neutrons and electrons. Protons and neutrons are located in a small dense core called the nucleus. Tiny particles known as electrons spin around the nucleus.

Question 9

What is a series circuit and draw one

Answer 9

all the components of the circuit are connected up one after another to form a single loop

Question 10

What is a series circuit and draw one

Answer 10

all the components of the circuit are connected up one after another to form a single loop

Question 11

What is a parallel circuit and draw one

Answer 11

has a number of branching circuits - with each branch having its own components

Question 12

What is a parallel circuit and draw one

Answer 12

has a number of branching circuits - with each branch having its own components

Question 13

define the term voltage

Answer 13

is a measure of the amount of energy supplied to the charges by the voltage source it is also a measure of the amount of energy used by the charges as they pass through an component. Voltage is measured using a volt meter