10 Questions
What is resistance defined as mathematically?
Voltage divided by current
What is the unit of measurement for the rate of flow of charge in a circuit?
Amps
What component resists the flow of charge in a circuit?
Resistor
When a second bulb is added to the circuit, what happens to the resistance?
It doubles
What happens to the current when a third bulb is added to the circuit?
It becomes one-third of the original value
In the physics lab steps, what is the purpose of adding an extra bulb into the circuit loop?
To decrease the current flowing through the circuit
What device is used to measure the current flowing through the circuit in the physics lab?
Ammeter
What is the relationship between the number of bulbs and the total resistance in the circuit?
The total resistance is directly proportional to the number of bulbs
What happens to the current as more resistors are added to the circuit?
It decreases
What effect does adding a third bulb into the circuit loop have on the current flowing through the circuit?
Decreases the current
Test your knowledge of resistors and electric circuits with this quiz. Learn about the flow of charge, current measurement, and the role of resistors in controlling the flow of electricity.
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