Electricity

Question 1

What moves through a conductor when a current flows through it?

Answer 1

Electrons

Question 2

What is electrical current defined as?

Answer 2

The electric charge transferred per unit time.

Question 3

Where is an ammeter placed in a circuit to measure the current going through it? In series or in parallel?

Answer 3

In Series

Question 4

What is the difference between the flow of electrons from in AC and DC?

Answer 4

In AC, electrons periodically change direction, oscillating back and forth. In DC, electrons flow steadily in one direction.

Question 5

What do AC and DC stand for?

Answer 5

Alternating current and direct current.

Question 6

What is the difference between voltage levels in AC and DC?

Answer 6

In AC, voltage fluctuates in a sinusoidal pattern, constantly changing in magnitude and direction. In DC, the voltage is constant.