Electrical Circuits: Current, Voltage, and Resistance
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What is the unit of measurement for current?

  • Amps (correct)
  • Ohms
  • Volts
  • Watts
  • How are ammeters connected in a circuit?

  • Directly to the power source
  • Independently from the circuit
  • In parallel
  • In series (correct)
  • What is the relationship between resistance and current?

  • Resistance can both increase and decrease current
  • Resistance decreases current (correct)
  • Resistance increases current
  • Resistance has no effect on current
  • What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

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

    What is the relationship between voltage and current according to Ohm's law?

    <p>Increasing voltage increases current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between resistance and current according to Ohm's law?

    <p>Increasing resistance decreases current</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the circuit symbol for a variable resistor?

    <p>A zigzag line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about voltage is correct?

    <p>Voltage is the amount of energy shifted from the power source to the moving charge, or from the charge to the circuit component.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, how do electrical conductors and insulators differ in terms of resistance?

    <p>Electrical conductors have low resistance, while electrical insulators have high resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between voltage and current according to Ohm's law?

    <p>Increasing the voltage gives the charges a bigger push, which increases the current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a variable resistor in an electrical circuit?

    <p>To change the resistance in the circuit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between resistance and current according to the information provided?

    <p>Resistance decreases current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are voltmeters connected in an electrical circuit?

    <p>Voltmeters are connected in parallel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about electrical current is correct?

    <p>Current is the amount of energy shifted from the power source to the moving charge, or from the charge to the circuit component.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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