Circuits.

Question 1

What is the symbol for the voltmeter?

Answer 1

V with a circle around it.

Question 2

What is the missing word in this sentence?
A ______ can open and close a circuit. If it’s closed then the current will flow.

Answer 2

Switch.

Question 3

What 3 things do you need in order for the light bulb to work?

Answer 3

Lamp, Wires, Battery.

Question 4

What happens to a light when the wires are cut or aren’t connected?

Answer 4

The light bulb doesn’t work.

Question 5

What does it mean when there is an open switch in a circuit?

Answer 5

The current cannot flow.

Question 6

What does it mean when there is a closed switch in a circuit?

Answer 6

The current can flow.

Question 7

What does it mean when there is a fuse?

Answer 7

It will blow and break the circuit if the current is to high.

Question 8

Fill in the gaps in this sentence:
A cell provides a _________ difference. Many cells connected in series form a _______.

Answer 8

1. Potential.
2. Battery.

Question 9

What is the symbol for an Ammeter?

Answer 9

An A with a circle around it.

Question 10

What is the symbol for a Motor?

Answer 10

An circle with an M in it.

Question 11

What is the symbol for a lamp?

Answer 11

A circle with an a X in it.