P4.2 Electrical circuits Flashcards
What is the unit of electric current?
Ampere (A)
True or False: Voltage is the measure of electric potential difference.
True
Fill in the blank: The formula for calculating resistance in a circuit is _____ = Voltage / Current.
Resistance
What is Ohm’s Law?
V = I × R (Voltage = Current × Resistance)
Which component is used to store electrical energy in an electric field?
Capacitor
Multiple Choice: What does a resistor do in a circuit? A) Increases current B) Decreases current C) Stores energy
B) Decreases current
What is the total resistance in a series circuit with three resistors of 2Ω, 3Ω, and 5Ω?
10Ω
True or False: In a parallel circuit, the voltage across all components is the same.
True
Short Answer: What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
To protect the circuit from overcurrent.
Fill in the blank: The power consumed in an electrical circuit can be calculated using the formula _____ = Voltage × Current.
Power