Electric Circuit Components and Electrons Flow

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Questions and Answers

What is the point called where electrons enter an electrical circuit?

  • Passive component
  • Source (correct)
  • Active component
  • Return ground

Why should the electron's starting source terminal and returning source terminal not be in the same polarity?

  • To ensure energy efficiency
  • To increase the current flow
  • To prevent short circuits (correct)
  • To avoid resistance buildup

What is the exit point of an electrical circuit called?

  • Active component
  • Return (correct)
  • Load
  • Earth ground

What happens if you connect the same terminal (negative with negative) in an electrical circuit?

<p>Short circuit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an electrical load?

<p>Part of a circuit where current flows (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an electrical heater, what terminal does the electron start from?

<p>Positive terminal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do electrons always end up at when completing the path of an electrical circuit?

<p>'Source' of electrons (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a load do in an electrical circuit?

<p>'Consumes' electrical energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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