Physics Quiz 1

Question 1

Electricity

Answer 1

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles
(such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

Question 2

Current Electricity

Answer 2

When charged particles (usually electrons) move from one place to another.

Question 3

Dynamic

Answer 3

Constantly changing, progressing, or active.

Question 4

Static

Answer 4

Not moving or not changing.

Question 5

Static Electricity

Answer 5

A net charge that is being temporarily held in one place.

Question 6

Insulator

Answer 6

A material that does not allow electrons to move easily.

Question 7

Conductor

Answer 7

A material that does allow electrons to move freely.

Question 8

Electrical Current

Answer 8

The flow of electrons past a point in a certain amount of time.

Question 9

Ammeter

Answer 9

The machine that measures the amount of AMPS.

Question 10

Voltmeter

Answer 10

The machine that measures the amount of volts.

Question 11

Resistance

Answer 11

The property of any material that slows down the flow of electrons or current in an electrical circuit.

Question 12

Resistor

Answer 12

An electrical component that limits or regulates the flow of electrons or current in an electrical circuit.

Question 13

Series Circuit

Answer 13

An electrical circuit with only one possible pathway for the current to follow.