Components of circuit

Question 1

A conductor

Answer 1

Any material or substance (usually metals) that allow electric charge to pass through.

Question 2

Cell

Answer 2

The source of energy for the electric charges. Long line positive terminal. Short line negative terminal

Question 3

Battery

Answer 3

Two or more cells are connected to each other in a circuit. The cells are connected positive-to-negative.

Question 4

Open switch

Answer 4

Creates gap in circuit. Preventing movement of charge. Switches controls flow of charge.

Question 5

Closed switch

Answer 5

Completes the circuit. Charge will move

Question 6

Resistor

Answer 6

A light bulb. Slows down the flow of charges. Charges have to do work to move through a resistor. Certain materials provide significantly more resistance

Question 7

Light bulb

Answer 7

Type of resistor. Filaments has a very high resistance and heats up to be white hot. Electrical energy is converted to heat energy and to light energy. Brightness indicates how much energy

Question 8

Fuse

Answer 8

Protects the circuit. Current is usually able to flow through. When circuit overheats the fuse melts, making a gap (open circuit). Low melting point and low resistance.

Question 9

Anmeter

Answer 9

Device used to measure current, and which is always connected in series

Question 10

Voltmeter

Answer 10

Device used to measure potential difference, and which is always connected in parallel