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Which of the following describes the flow of electric current in a conductor?

  • The release of chemical bonds in a compound
  • The flow of energy through a circuit
  • The transfer of heat from one point to another
  • The movement or vibration of electrons (correct)
  • What is the primary function of a load in an electrical circuit?

  • To generate electrical current in the circuit
  • To act as a barrier to the flow of electrons
  • To increase the resistance in the circuit
  • To receive and utilize the electrical power (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of energy mentioned in the text?

  • Thermal energy
  • Nuclear energy
  • Gravitational energy (correct)
  • Electrical energy
  • What is the primary characteristic of an insulator in an electrical circuit?

    <p>It opposes the flow of electrical current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for electric current?

    <p>Amperes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of resistance in an electrical circuit?

    <p>How much a substance opposes an electrical current through it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a conductor from an insulator?

    <p>A conductor allows electrical current flow, while an insulator opposes current flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit for measuring electrical potential or voltage?

    <p>Potential is measured in units of potential energy per unit charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What device is used to record or measure electrical quantities?

    <p>A register, such as a meter or computer memory register.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the relationship between current and the movement of electrons in a circuit.

    <p>Current is the flow rate of electric charge, which corresponds to the movement or flow of electrons in a conductor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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