QUIZ 1 Flashcards
What is the fundamental unit of electric charge?
Coulomb
What is the Sl unit of electric current?
Ampere
Which type of current flows in only one direction?
DC (Direct Current)
What does Ohm’s law describe?
The relationship between current and voltage in a conductor
What is the resistance of a conductor with a voltage of 12 volts and a current of 4 amperes?
3 ohms
What is the unit of electrical power?
Watt
What is the unit of electrical potential difference?
Volt
What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
To protect against overcurrent
Which material is a good conductor of electricity?
Copper
Which particle in an atom carries a negative electric charge?
Electron
What is the unit of electrical energy consumption on your utility bill?
Kilowatt-hour
Which of the following is an insulator?
Plastic
What is the purpose of a circuit breaker in an electrical circuit?
To interrupt the flow of current in case of overload
In a parallel circuit, how are the voltage drops across each resistor connected?
They are the same
What type of current does a battery produce?
DC (Direct Current)