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When there is a flow of electrons in the circuit, the circuit is ________.
When there is a flow of electrons in the circuit, the circuit is ________.
closed
What device is used to open and close a circuit at will?
What device is used to open and close a circuit at will?
Electrons flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal in a circuit.
Electrons flow from the positive terminal to the negative terminal in a circuit.
False
What types of particles are responsible for electric current in metals?
What types of particles are responsible for electric current in metals?
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Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
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The electric current is measured in _____________.
The electric current is measured in _____________.
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If 12 C passes through a conductor in 4.0 seconds, what is the current produced?
If 12 C passes through a conductor in 4.0 seconds, what is the current produced?
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Calculate the current if an electroscope has a surplus of 1.25 x 10^15 electrons and discharges in 0.50 s.
Calculate the current if an electroscope has a surplus of 1.25 x 10^15 electrons and discharges in 0.50 s.
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What happens when one of the loads connected in series fails?
What happens when one of the loads connected in series fails?
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In a parallel circuit, the current is identical at all points.
In a parallel circuit, the current is identical at all points.
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What does the term 'pathways' refer to in a parallel circuit?
What does the term 'pathways' refer to in a parallel circuit?
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In a series circuit, the current is the same in all parts of the circuit and the quantity of charge is __________ everywhere.
In a series circuit, the current is the same in all parts of the circuit and the quantity of charge is __________ everywhere.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Adding a resistance in parallel to a circuit will have what effect on the overall resistance?
Adding a resistance in parallel to a circuit will have what effect on the overall resistance?
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In a circuit with loads in parallel, if one load fails, the other loads continue to function.
In a circuit with loads in parallel, if one load fails, the other loads continue to function.
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In materials where electrons move freely, they are referred to as __________ materials.
In materials where electrons move freely, they are referred to as __________ materials.
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What happens to a comb after being passed through hair?
What happens to a comb after being passed through hair?
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Charging by friction involves the transfer of electrons between two objects.
Charging by friction involves the transfer of electrons between two objects.
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What is a key characteristic of conductors compared to insulators?
What is a key characteristic of conductors compared to insulators?
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The type of electricity that involves charged particles in motion is called __________.
The type of electricity that involves charged particles in motion is called __________.
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Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
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What is the main purpose of a lightning rod?
What is the main purpose of a lightning rod?
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Electricity can only flow through a closed circuit.
Electricity can only flow through a closed circuit.
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What term describes the potential difference required to push electric current through a circuit?
What term describes the potential difference required to push electric current through a circuit?
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A circuit with components connected end-to-end, forming a single path for current flow, is known as a __________ circuit.
A circuit with components connected end-to-end, forming a single path for current flow, is known as a __________ circuit.
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Which of the following best defines resistance in an electric circuit?
Which of the following best defines resistance in an electric circuit?
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Study Notes
Static Electricity and Energy
- Static electricity deals with stationary electric charges
- Objects can become charged through friction, contact, or induction
- Opposite charges attract, and like charges repel
- Insulators do not allow electrons to move easily
- Conductors allow electrons to move easily
- Objects can be charged by friction, contact, or induction
- Static electricity can be used for practical applications such as in electrostatic precipitators
Electric Circuits
- Circuits are the pathways for electric current.
- Current is the rate of flow of electric charge.
- Electric current flows from high voltage to low voltage.
- Series circuits is when all the charges are connected in a chain-like manner to the same electric current source
- Parallel circuits are when charges are connected separately and will have multiple pathways to the same electric current source
Measuring Electrical Quantities
- Resistance measures how much a material hinders the flow of electric charge.
- Voltage measures the difference in electrical potential energy between two points in a circuit
- Current measures the rate at which charge flows through a circuit.
- Ohm's Law: Voltage = Current x Resistance (V = IR)
Electric Charges in Action
- Electric force plays a critical role in interactions between charged objects, similar to the way gravity interacts with mass.
- Static electricity involves the accumulation or transfer of electric charge.
Electricity in Everyday Life
- Electric forces contribute to phenomena like the way hair stands up when combed, or how dust sticks to surfaces.
- The properties of materials, like being a conductor or insulator play a role in how electricity is used.
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Explore the fascinating world of static electricity and electric circuits in this quiz. Learn how charges interact, the differences between series and parallel circuits, and how various materials affect the flow of current. Test your understanding of these fundamental concepts in physics.
