Electrical Components Quiz
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What is the primary characteristic of conductors that allows them to conduct electricity?

  • Atoms hold onto their electrons tightly.
  • They have a high resistance to current flow.
  • Electrons can move freely from atom to atom. (correct)
  • They are made of non-metallic substances.
  • Which of the following is NOT a property of insulators?

  • They prevent the flow of electricity.
  • They do not conduct heat well.
  • They are used to cover electrical wires.
  • They usually have high electron mobility. (correct)
  • What function does a resistor serve in a circuit?

  • It measures voltage
  • It restricts the flow of current (correct)
  • It converts electrical energy into light
  • It amplifies the current
  • Which of these materials would be classified as a good conductor?

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

    Which statement accurately describes a light-emitting diode (LED)?

    <p>It emits light when an electrical current passes through it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of a battery in an electrical circuit?

    <p>It stores energy for later use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a voltmeter?

    <p>To measure the voltage, or potential difference, in a circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a simple circuit diagram, what does a closed switch indicate?

    <p>The circuit is complete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about current flowing through a component with a resistor?

    <p>It is restricted by the resistor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function does a safety device serve in electrical circuits?

    <p>It prevents excessive current by blowing or melting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one main difference between a good conductor and a good insulator?

    <p>Conductors allow electron flow, while insulators prevent it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is commonly used to describe the measurement known as 'potential difference'?

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

    Which of the following components is typically used in a circuit to limit the flow of current?

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

    Which statement regarding resistors is incorret?

    <p>They can allow a high current to flow unhindered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To create a complete circuit, which component is essential?

    <p>A switch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What energy transformation occurs in a light-emitting diode (LED)?

    <p>Electrical to light energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of alternating current (AC)?

    <p>It continually changes direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components allows current to flow in only one direction?

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

    Which statement accurately describes the role of a lamp in an electrical circuit?

    <p>It converts electrical energy to light energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a switch control current flow in a circuit?

    <p>It allows current to flow only in the closed position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the current flowing through a safety device exceeds a specified value?

    <p>The safety device engages and disconnects the current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the flow of alternating current?

    <p>It frequently reverses its direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the current in a lamp's operation?

    <p>To convert electrical energy to light energy when flowing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what position does a switch need to be for current to flow in a circuit?

    <p>In a closed position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unit is used to measure current in a circuit?

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

    Which of the following is primarily used to measure very small currents, typically 1mA or less?

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

    In a series circuit, what happens to the current as it passes through multiple components?

    <p>It remains same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

    <p>To store electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component should not have gaps in a correctly drawn circuit diagram?

    <p>All components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated when two wires are joined together in a circuit diagram?

    <p>A connection point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a device that supplies electrical energy typically indicate?

    <p>It supplies energy in a consistent flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of circuit do electrons move along the same path through multiple components?

    <p>Series circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which terminal of a battery is designated as the positive terminal?

    <p>The larger terminal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of a galvanometer compared to an ammeter?

    <p>It measures smaller currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a battery defined in relation to its components?

    <p>It is made up of two or more connected cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental nature of Direct Current (DC)?

    <p>It flows in one consistent direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be a misconception about batteries?

    <p>A single cell and a battery are the same.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions is accurate regarding the components of a battery?

    <p>The larger terminal indicates the positive (+) end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key function of a battery?

    <p>To supply electrical energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the negative terminal of a battery indicate?

    <p>It serves as the negative (-) end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alternating Current (AC)

    • Continually changes direction of its currents.
    • Negative and then positive which alternates again.
    • Used in most household appliances.

    Fuse

    • Safety device that "blows" or melts if current exceeds a specified value.
    • Protects electrical circuits.

    Lamp

    • Converts electrical energy to light energy.

    Switch

    • Controls the flow of current.
    • Allows current to flow only in the closed position.

    Resistor

    • Restricts the flow of current.
    • Used to limit the current passing through an LED.

    Potentiometer

    • Controls the current that flows through a component.
    • Can be used to adjust the brightness of a lamp.

    Diode

    • Allows current to flow in only one direction.

    Light Emitting Diode (LED)

    • Converts electrical energy into light energy.

    Voltmeter

    • Used to measure voltage.
    • Also known as potential difference.

    Cells and Batteries

    • Supply electrical energy.
    • Batteries are more than one cell joined together.
    • Larger terminal indicates the positive (+) side.

    Direct Current (DC)

    • Always flows in one direction.
    • Used in many electronic devices.

    Ammeter

    • Used to measure the current flowing through a circuit.
    • Measures in amps.

    Galvanometer

    • Very sensitive meter used to measure small currents (usually 1mA or less).

    Capacitor

    • Stores electrical energy.

    Circuit

    • A circular path or route that follows a curved course and finishes at the point at which it began.

    Drawing Circuits

    • Use a ruler to draw connecting wires in straight lines.
    • Draw components correctly.
    • Don't leave gaps in a circuit diagram unless it is meant to be incomplete.
    • Draw dots to show two wires joined together.

    Series Circuit

    • Electrons move along the same path through one component, then another, and so on.
    • Current is the same throughout the circuit.
    • Total resistance is the sum of individual resistances.
    • If one component fails, the entire circuit breaks.

    Parallel Circuit

    • Electrons have multiple paths to flow through.
    • Voltage is the same across each component.
    • Total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.
    • If one component fails, the other components continue to work.

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