Review: Match the terms
1.Voltage _____
2.Current _____
3.Resistance _____
4.Conductor _____
5.Insulator _____
6.Voltmeter _____
7.Ammeter _____ |
A. A tool to measure current
B. Something that is not good at conducting electricity
C. The flow of electric charge
D. The pressure from an electrical circuit's power source that pushes charged electrons
E. A tool to measure volts
F. Something that is good at conducting electricity
G. Opposing the flow of electricity |
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What is the MINIMUM number of parts you could use to light up a light bulb? ________
Which direction do the electrons flow? ________________ to _____________________
Which of the 4 circuit components is optional?
Which component in the simulation can stretch and shrink?___________________________
Why won't the bulb light up in this circuit? ____________________
Other possible reasons a circuit might not produce light:
How do you detach components? _____________________
How do you measure the change in voltage with the voltmeter? ____________ _______________ ________-
Draw a picture of the voltmeter.
How do you measure the current? ________________ _______________ __________________
Draw a picture of the non-contact ammeter.