Electiricyyty

Question 1

Define Current

Answer 1

The rate of e- flow (how fast e- are flowing through a circuit)

Question 2

Symbol and Unit of current

Answer 2

Symbol: I Unit: A

Question 3

Define Voltage

Answer 3

The difference in electric potential between 2 points

Question 4

Symbol and Unit of voltage

Answer 4

Symbol: V Unit: V

Question 5

Define Resistance

Answer 5

The ability of a material to oppose the
flow of e- (current)

Question 6

Symbol and Unit of resistance

Answer 6

Symbol: R Unit: Ω

Question 7

Define Load

Answer 7

Any device that changes electrical energy into another form

Question 8

Define Open Switch

Answer 8

Stops current flow so the circuit doesn’t work

Question 9

Define Closed Switch

Answer 9

Completes the circuit so that it works

Question 10

Define Wires

Answer 10

Made of conductors, give a path for electrons to follow

Question 11

Define Source

Answer 11

Provides the flow of electrons for the circuit

Question 12

What is the GUESS method

Answer 12

Given
Unknown
Equation
Substitution
Solution

Question 13

What are the renewable types of energy

Answer 13

Hydroelectricity
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Biomass
Geothermal
Tidal Energy

Question 14

What are the non-renewable types of energy

Answer 14

Fossil Fuels
Nuclear Power

Question 15

What is the formula

Answer 15

V = IR

Question 16

What is a series circuit

Answer 16

Only 1 path for e- to travel through

Question 17

What is a parallel circuit

Answer 17

Multiple paths available