Electricity Circuits (DIRT)

Question 1

How many ways can the current flow in a Series Circuit

Answer 1

In a series circuit there is only one way the current can flow

Question 2

How many ways can the current flow in a Parallel Circuit

Answer 2

In a parallel circuit, there is more than one way the current can flow.

Question 3

Units for Current

Answer 3

Amps

Question 4

Units of Voltage/Potential Difference

Answer 4

Volts

Question 5

Units of Resistance

Answer 5

Ohms

Question 6

Describe the Current in Series and Parallel Circuit

Answer 6

Series Circuit- The current in a series circuit is the same at all points
Parallel Circuit- The current in a parallel circuit is shared across branches

Question 7

Describe the Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuit

Answer 7

Series Circuit- The voltage in a series circuit battery is shared across the components
Parallel Circuit- The voltage in a parallel circuit is shared across the same as the battery

Question 8

What is Resistance

Answer 8

Resistance is a measure of how easy or difficult it is for electrons to move through a material

Question 9

Formula to find Voltage

Answer 9

Voltage = Current X Resistance

Question 10

Formula to find Resistance

Answer 10

Resistance = Voltage/Current

Question 11

How to Measure Amps

Answer 11

Ammeter

Question 12

How to Measure Volts

Answer 12

Voltage