Characteristics of Electricity

Which of the following, when connected in an electric circuit, is not considered to be an electric load?
1. Switch
2. Buzzer
3. Light bulb
4. Motor
When electrons pass through a load device
1. the electrical energy they carry is turned into different forms of energy.
2. the electrons gain energy.
3. the electrons are converted into energy.
4. electrical energy is created.
The following circuit contains three different components labeled A, B, and C.

Which of the labeled components represents a closed switch?
1. None of the components represents a closed switch
2. Component A
3. Component B
4. Component C
A student sketches a small part of circuit with two components.

What circuit components are part of the student sketch?
1. Voltmeter and bulb
2. Voltmeter and battery
3. Voltmeter and buzzer
4. Battery and bulb
As part of an assignment to connect several circuit components together, Abe draws the following circuit diagram:

Which of the following best describes what is wrong with Abe's circuit diagram?
1. Conductors should not cross over one another
2. Not all the components in the circuit are connected
3. There are too many components in the circuit for the size of battery used
4. For a circuit such as this, two switches are necessary
Which of the following best describes the movement of electrons in a circuit?
1. Electrons move from the negative terminal of battery, through all components, and return to the positive terminal of the battery
2. Electrons move from the positive terminal of battery, through all components, and return to the negative terminal of the battery
3. Electrons come from the negative terminal of battery and are absorbed by circuit components
4. Electrons come from the positive terminal of battery and are absorbed by circuit components
The continuous flow of charge in a complete circuit is called
1. current electricity.
2. static electricity.
3. voltage electricity.
4. conductive electricity.
What unit is used to measured electric current?
1. Amperes
2. Volts
3. Newtons
4. Ohms
Which device would best be used for measuring electric current?
1. Ammeter
2. Voltmeter
3. Ohmmeter
4. Electroscope.
How does conventional current compare to electron flow?
1. Conventional current moves in the opposite direction of electron flow
2. Conventional current moves in the same direction of electron flow
3. Conventional current moves back and forth, while electron flow is only in one direction
4. Conventional current moves only in one direction, while electron flow moves back and forth

Characteristics of Electricity - Section 8.2 Quiz