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What happens to the current in a simple circuit when the resistance is increased while the potential difference is kept constant?
What happens to the current in a simple circuit when the resistance is increased while the potential difference is kept constant?
- The current increases
- The current oscillates
- The current remains the same
- The current decreases (correct)
In a simple series circuit, how do adding more identical loads affect the total resistance?
In a simple series circuit, how do adding more identical loads affect the total resistance?
- Total resistance remains the same
- Total resistance decreases
- Total resistance increases (correct)
- Total resistance becomes negative
When a voltmeter is connected in parallel in an electrical circuit, what is it measuring?
When a voltmeter is connected in parallel in an electrical circuit, what is it measuring?
- Power
- Voltage (correct)
- Electric current
- Resistance
What is the relationship between electric current, potential difference, and resistance in a simple circuit according to Ohm's Law?
What is the relationship between electric current, potential difference, and resistance in a simple circuit according to Ohm's Law?
What happens to the power consumed by a resistor in a circuit when the current passing through it is doubled?
What happens to the power consumed by a resistor in a circuit when the current passing through it is doubled?
In a parallel circuit, how does the addition of more identical loads affect the total current flowing from the source?
In a parallel circuit, how does the addition of more identical loads affect the total current flowing from the source?
What is the big idea related to static electricity?
What is the big idea related to static electricity?
Which content learning objective involves the law of conservation of charge?
Which content learning objective involves the law of conservation of charge?
What is the purpose of a grounding wire in a technological device that uses static electricity?
What is the purpose of a grounding wire in a technological device that uses static electricity?
How does electric current differ from static electricity?
How does electric current differ from static electricity?
Which skill involves conducting investigations into the transfer of static electric charges?
Which skill involves conducting investigations into the transfer of static electric charges?
What does resistance refer to in an electrical context?
What does resistance refer to in an electrical context?
