| Your Results | Global Average | |
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| Questions | 5 | 5 |
| Correct | 0 | 3.55 |
| Score | 0% | 71% |
| 363 V | |
| 120 V | |
| 361.5 V | |
| 360 V |
Ohm's law specifies the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in an electrical circuit: V = IR.
V = \( I \times R \) = \( 6 \times 60 \) = 360 V
What type of current flows in only one direction in a circuit?
alternating |
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direct |
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series |
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parallel |
Direct current flows in only one direction in a circuit, from the negative terminal of the voltage source to the positive. A common source of direct current (DC) is a battery.
Electrons will flow as current from areas of __________ potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of __________ potential.
low, low |
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high, high |
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low, high |
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high, low |
Voltage (V) is the electrical potential difference between two points. Electrons will flow as current from areas of high potential (concentration of electrons) to areas of low potential. Voltage and current are directly proportional in that the higher the voltage applied to a conductor the higher the current that will result.
A solid state device has which of the following characteristics?
made from a mix of conductive and insulative material |
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made entirely from conductive material |
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made entirely from semiconductor material |
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made entirely from insulative material |
The transistor is the foundation of modern electronic devices. It is made entirely from semiconductor material (making it a solid state device) and can serve many different functions in a circuit including acting as a switch, amplifier, or current regulator. A transistor works by allowing a small amount of current applied at the base to control general current flow from collector to emitter through the transistor.
If an electrical circuit is interrupted, which of the following will result?
parallel circuit |
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open circuit |
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short circuit |
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closed circuit |
A closed circuit is a complete loop or path that electricity follows. It consists of a source of voltage, a load, and connective conductors. If the circuit is interrupted, if a wire is disconnected or cut for example, it becomes an open circuit and no electricity will flow.