Electrical Components Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

What is the main job of a battery in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To store electrical energy

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To allow current to flow

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To control the flow of current

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To increase the voltage

Question 2

Which type of switch is used to turn a light on and off?

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Toggle switch

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Push-button switch

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Rotary switch

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Slide switch

Question 3

What is the purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

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To limit the flow of current

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To increase the voltage

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To store electrical energy

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To protect the circuit from overcurrent

Question 4

What is the name of the path that electricity flows through in a circuit?

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Conductor

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Insulator

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Resistor

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Capacitor

Question 5

What is the purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

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To store electrical energy

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To limit the flow of current

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To increase the voltage

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To protect the circuit from overcurrent

Question 6

Which safety precaution is **most** important when working with electrical circuits?

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Avoid touching exposed wires

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Wear gloves

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Use insulated tools

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Work in a well-lit area

Question 7

Which item in the list is NOT an electrical component?

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Magnet

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Battery

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Resistor

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Capacitor

Question 8

Which component can be used to complete or break a circuit?

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Switch

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Battery

Question 9

How do we represent a resistor in a circuit diagram?

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[Image of resistor symbol]

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||

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o

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+

Question 10

What type of electrical current flows in a circuit with a battery?

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Direct current (DC)

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Alternating current (AC)

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Both AC and DC

Question 11

Which component is NOT commonly found in a basic electrical circuit?

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Transistor

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Battery

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Resistor

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Switch

Question 12

Which device is used to reserve electrical energy?

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Battery

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Capacitor

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Switch

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Resistor

Question 13

Which component safeguards a circuit by preventing dangerously high current flow?

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Fuse

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Switch

Question 14

What is the main purpose of a logic gate?

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Directing the flow of information

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Carrying out mathematical calculations

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Storing data

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Enhancing signals

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an electrical component?

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Magnet

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Battery

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Switch

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Resistor

Question 16

Which of these is the unit of electrical resistance?

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Ohm

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Ampere

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Volt

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Farad

Question 17

What is the circuit diagram symbol for a capacitor?

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Two parallel lines

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A straight line

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A circle with a cross inside

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A triangle

Question 18

Which of these materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 19

What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electricity to flow

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A series of switches that control the flow of current

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A device that stores electrical energy

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A component that controls the direction of current

Question 20

Which of the following is **not** a type of electrical component?

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Transformer

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Battery

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Capacitor

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Resistor

Question 21

What is the main purpose of a battery in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To store electrical energy

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To control the flow of electricity

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To regulate the voltage

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To protect the circuit from damage

Question 22

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 23

What is the function of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

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To increase the resistance of the circuit

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To decrease the resistance of the circuit

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To amplify the current

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To store electrical energy

Question 24

What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

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Both of the above.

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In a series circuit, the components are connected one after another, while in a parallel circuit, the components are connected side by side.

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In a series circuit, the current flows through all the components one at a time, while in a parallel circuit, the current can flow through any of the components.

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Neither of the above.

Question 25

When connecting components in a series circuit, what is the correct sequence?

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Battery - resistor - switch - lamp

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Battery - lamp - switch - resistor

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Switch - battery - lamp - resistor

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Resistor - switch - battery - lamp

Question 26

What is the primary function of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

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To safeguard the circuit from harm

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To supply power to the circuit

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To store energy for the circuit

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To regulate the current flow in the circuit

Question 27

Which of these is NOT an electrical component used in a circuit?

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Fan

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Battery

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Resistor

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Capacitor

Question 28

What is the purpose of a battery in an electrical circuit?

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To store and release electrical energy

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To control the flow of electricity

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To resist the flow of electricity

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To regulate the voltage

Question 29

Which of these is an example of a simple electrical circuit?

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A flashlight with a battery and a bulb

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A computer with multiple integrated circuits

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A car engine with spark plugs and a battery

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A traffic light system with multiple timers and sensors

Question 30

How can you tell the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow electricity to flow through them easily, while insulators do not

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Insulators allow electricity to flow through them easily, while conductors do not

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Conductors are made of metal, while insulators are made of plastic

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Insulators are made of metal, while conductors are made of plastic

Question 31

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using screw terminals for electrical connections?

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Not suitable for use in high-current applications

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Easy to connect and disconnect

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Provide a secure connection

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Can be used with wires of different sizes

Question 32

Which element in a circuit enables electricity to flow just one way?

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Diode

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Battery

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Switch

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Resistor

Question 33

What unit is used to measure electrical current?

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Amps

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Volts

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Ohms

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Farads

Question 34

What is the name of the circuit when its components are connected side by side?

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Parallel circuit

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Series circuit

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Combination circuit

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Open circuit

Question 35

What is the primary function of a capacitor in a circuit?

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To store electrical energy

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To block DC current

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To control the voltage

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To regulate the frequency

Question 36

Which material is a conductor?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 37

Which safety precaution is most important when working with electricity?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the power

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Wear gloves

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Use a multimeter

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Connect the wires securely

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a battery?

Accepted Answer

To store electrical energy

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To control the flow of electricity

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To limit the amount of electricity flowing through a circuit

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To amplify electrical signals

Question 39

Which type of switch has only two positions: on and off?

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Single-pole single-throw (SPST)

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Single-pole double-throw (SPDT)

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Double-pole single-throw (DPST)

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Double-pole double-throw (DPDT)

Question 40

What is the unit for measuring electrical resistance?

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Ohms

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Volts

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Amperes

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Watts

Question 41

Which component is used to store electrical charge?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Diode

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Transistor

Question 42

What is the main purpose of a circuit diagram?

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To represent an electrical circuit using symbols

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To calculate the electrical properties of a circuit

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To simulate the behavior of an electrical circuit

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To construct an electrical circuit without errors

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of a series circuit?

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A string of Christmas lights

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A house with multiple rooms

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A car with multiple headlights

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A computer with multiple USB ports

Question 44

In a circuit with a light bulb, what happens to the brightness of the bulb if you increase the resistance value of a resistor?

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The brightness will decrease.

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The brightness will increase.

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The brightness will stay the same.

Question 45

In a simple electrical circuit, what is the main purpose of a switch?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of electricity

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To power the circuit

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To store electricity

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To block the flow of electricity

Question 46

Which of the electrical components is used to provide energy to a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Light bulb

Question 47

Which of these materials conducts electricity the best?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 48

In an electrical circuit diagram, what symbol represents a switch?

Accepted Answer

Two parallel lines connected by a curved line

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A circle with a line through it

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A square with a line in the middle

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A triangle with a line through it

Question 49

What is the purpose of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To store electrical energy

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To increase the flow of current

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To decrease the flow of current

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To create a magnetic field

Question 50

What is the unit of measurement for electrical current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Coulomb

Question 51

What is the difference between an open circuit and a closed circuit?

Accepted Answer

A closed circuit has a complete path for current to flow, while an open circuit does not.

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An open circuit has a complete path for current to flow, while a closed circuit does not.

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An open circuit has a higher resistance than a closed circuit.

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A closed circuit has a higher resistance than an open circuit.

Question 52

Which of the following benefits do electrical components provide in our daily lives?

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They make our lives easier and more convenient.

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They are environmentally friendly.

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They are inexpensive to produce.

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They are not dangerous to use.

Question 53

What should you do if you encounter a damaged electrical wire?

Accepted Answer

Report it to an adult.

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Ignore it.

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Touch it to see if it is still working.

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Try to fix it yourself.