electric current and electrical energy Flash Cards

 
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A _________ circuit is a circuit in which all parts are connected by a single loop. series 0 angela Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:18:12 GMT view revision history
A __________ circuit is a circuit in which loads are connected side by side. parallel 0 angela Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:18:12 GMT view revision history
A(n) ___________ is a device that converts light energy energy into electrical energy. photocell 0 angela Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:14:08 GMT view revision history
A(n) ____________ is a device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. thermocouple 0 angela Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:14:08 GMT view revision history
2 kinds of cells are ___________ cells and ___________ cells. 1. wet (like a cell that uses the juice of a lemon, or a car battery)
2. dry cells (such as batteries in flashlight or small radios)
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In electricity, _________ is a device that produces an alectric current by converting chemical or radiant energy into electrical energy. cell 0 angela Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:14:08 GMT view revision history
If the temperature of a metal increases, the resistance will _______. increase 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:53:56 GMT view revision history
Does a short pipe have more or less resistance than a long pipe? less resistance 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:50 GMT view revision history
Does a thick pipe have more or less resistance than a thin pipe? less resistance 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:50 GMT view revision history
Do insulators have high or low resistance? high resistance 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:50 GMT view revision history
Does a good conductor have high or low resistance? low resistance 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:51:50 GMT view revision history
The opposition to flow of electric charge is called ___________. resistance 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:47:33 GMT view revision history
The potential difference between 2 points in a circuit is called ___________. voltage 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:47:33 GMT view revision history
What are the 2 kinds of electric current called? 1. direct current (DC)
2. alternating current (AC)
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The rate at which charges pass through a given point, measured in amperes, is called ______________. electric current 0 angela Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:47:33 GMT view revision history

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