UNIT 6: Series Circuits

Question 1

________ pushes the electron through a resistance in a circuit

Answer 1

Voltage

Question 2

The current, voltage, power, and resistance in a series circuit can be calculated using ________

Answer 2

Ohm’s Law

Question 3

A point that is used as a common connection for other parts of a circuit not actually driven into the ground is called a ________

Answer 3

Chassis ground

Question 4

The amount of voltage drop across a resistor is proportional to its ________

Answer 4

Resistance

Question 5

The total power in a circuit is equal to the sum of the power used by _____

Answer 5

All parts

Question 6

When a circuit has only one path, the ______ is the same at any point

Answer 6

Current

Question 7

In a series circuit, the sum of the voltage drops is ______ to the applied voltage

Answer 7

Equal

Question 8

A circuit that has only one path for current flow is a _________

Answer 8

Series circuit

Question 9

To symbolize a ground point made by physically driving an object such as a rod or pipe into the ground, an ________ symbol is used

Answer 9

Ground

Question 10

A ____ is designed to open and disconnect a circuit in the event of excessive current

Answer 10

Fuse