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In a parallel circuit, what happens to the current as it flows through different branches?
In a parallel circuit, what happens to the current as it flows through different branches?
- The current increases exponentially in each branch.
- The current splits between different paths. (correct)
- The current stops flowing entirely.
- The current remains the same in all branches.
An ammeter is used to measure potential difference in a circuit and is connected in parallel with the component being measured.
An ammeter is used to measure potential difference in a circuit and is connected in parallel with the component being measured.
False (B)
What are the three primary factors that affect the resistance of a wire?
What are the three primary factors that affect the resistance of a wire?
length, thickness, and temperature
According to Ohm's Law, the voltage in a circuit is equal to the current multiplied by the ________.
According to Ohm's Law, the voltage in a circuit is equal to the current multiplied by the ________.
Match the circuit component with its function:
Match the circuit component with its function:
Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?
Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?
What happens to the current in a circuit if the voltage is doubled and the resistance remains constant?
What happens to the current in a circuit if the voltage is doubled and the resistance remains constant?
Which of the following describes alternating current (AC)?
Which of the following describes alternating current (AC)?
A box is pushed to the right with a force of 15N and friction acts against it with a force of 15N. What is the best description of this scenario?
A box is pushed to the right with a force of 15N and friction acts against it with a force of 15N. What is the best description of this scenario?
An object's mass changes depending on its location in the universe.
An object's mass changes depending on its location in the universe.
Explain how the weight of an object differs on Earth compared to on the Moon.
Explain how the weight of an object differs on Earth compared to on the Moon.
A large cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born is called a ______.
A large cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born is called a ______.
Match the celestial objects with their descriptions:
Match the celestial objects with their descriptions:
Which factor does NOT increase the strength of an electromagnet?
Which factor does NOT increase the strength of an electromagnet?
The needle of a compass aligns with Earth's geographic North Pole.
The needle of a compass aligns with Earth's geographic North Pole.
What rule helps determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?
What rule helps determine the direction of the magnetic field around a current-carrying wire?
The effect where a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field is called the ______.
The effect where a current-carrying wire experiences a force when placed in a magnetic field is called the ______.
Match the following rules/principles with their respective function:
Match the following rules/principles with their respective function:
Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
Endothermic reactions release energy into their surroundings.
Endothermic reactions release energy into their surroundings.
According to Fleming's Left-Hand Rule, which finger indicates the direction of the magnetic field?
According to Fleming's Left-Hand Rule, which finger indicates the direction of the magnetic field?
In a circuit with constant voltage, what happens to the current if the resistance is increased?
In a circuit with constant voltage, what happens to the current if the resistance is increased?
In parallel circuits, the total resistance increases, causing lower current flow.
In parallel circuits, the total resistance increases, causing lower current flow.
Explain how static electricity is generated between two objects.
Explain how static electricity is generated between two objects.
Objects with opposite charges ______, while like charges ______.
Objects with opposite charges ______, while like charges ______.
Match the following applications with the principle of static electricity they utilize:
Match the following applications with the principle of static electricity they utilize:
What materials are naturally magnetic?
What materials are naturally magnetic?
Magnetic field lines travel from South to North outside a magnet.
Magnetic field lines travel from South to North outside a magnet.
What is the primary cause of Earth's magnetic field?
What is the primary cause of Earth's magnetic field?
Flashcards
Electrical Circuit
Electrical Circuit
A closed path allowing electric charge to flow.
Series Circuit
Series Circuit
Components are arranged in a single path; current is the same throughout.
Parallel Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Components are arranged in multiple paths; voltage is the same across each path.
Electric Current
Electric Current
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Direct Current (DC
Direct Current (DC
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Alternating Current (AC)
Alternating Current (AC)
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Voltage
Voltage
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Resistance
Resistance
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Resistance vs. Current
Resistance vs. Current
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Series Circuits: Resistance
Series Circuits: Resistance
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Parallel Circuits: Resistance
Parallel Circuits: Resistance
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Static Electricity
Static Electricity
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Charge Interaction
Charge Interaction
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Magnetic Field
Magnetic Field
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Magnetic Field Lines: Direction
Magnetic Field Lines: Direction
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Earth's Magnetic Field
Earth's Magnetic Field
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Balanced Forces
Balanced Forces
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Unbalanced Forces
Unbalanced Forces
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Mass
Mass
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Weight
Weight
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Galaxies
Galaxies
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Compass
Compass
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Electromagnet
Electromagnet
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Right-Hand Grip Rule
Right-Hand Grip Rule
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Motor Effect
Motor Effect
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Fleming's Left-Hand Rule
Fleming's Left-Hand Rule
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Exothermic Reactions
Exothermic Reactions
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Endothermic Reactions
Endothermic Reactions
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