Electrical Components

Question 1

What is the definition of a Cell and Battery

Answer 1

‘Pushes’ the electrons around a complete circuit.

Question 2

What is the definition of a Closed switch and Open switch

Answer 2

Break and complete a circuit, so turn on and off.

Question 3

What is the definition of a Variable resistor

Answer 3

Allows the current in a circuit to be varied. Placed in series
within the circuit.

Question 4

What is the definition of a Light emitting diode (LED)

Answer 4

Emits light when current passes through it. Placed in series
within the circuit.

Question 5

What is the definition of a Ammeter

Answer 5

Used to measure current through a circuit. Placed in series
within the circuit.

Question 6

What is the definition of a Fuse

Answer 6

A glass or ceramic canister containing a thin wire that melts
if the current gets too high. Placed in series within the circuit.

Question 7

What is the definition of a Voltmeter

Answer 7

Used to measure potential difference (voltage) across
a component. Placed in parallel within the circuit.