Unit 6.2

Question 1

Ampere

Answer 1

The unit used to measure current; unit symbol is A

Question 2

Conductor

Answer 2

Material that allows a current to pass through it

Question 3

Dry cell

Answer 3

A compact cell that uses a paste and not liquid for an electrolyte

Question 4

Electrolyte

Answer 4

A conduction solution in a battery

Question 5

Insulator

Answer 5

Material that does not conduct electricity

Question 6

Ohm

Answer 6

The unit used to measure resistance

Question 7

Parallel

Answer 7

When components are connected in branches adjacent to one another; voltmeters are connected in parallel

Question 8

Photovoltaic cell

Answer 8

A solar cell; directly converts solar energy into electrical energy

Question 9

Resistance

Answer 9

A measure of how difficult it is for current to pass; measured in ohms

Question 10

Series

Answer 10

When components are connected with each other in a single line; ammeters are connected in series

Question 11

Ammeter

Answer 11

An instrument that measures current

Question 12

Transformer

Answer 12

A device that increases or reduces voltage provided to a circuit

Question 13

Voltage

Answer 13

A measure of the amount of energy provided to charges or used by them; measured in volts (V)

Question 14

Voltmeter

Answer 14

An instrument that measures voltage

Question 15

Volts

Answer 15

The unit used to measure voltage; unit symbol is V

Question 16

Wet cell

Answer 16

A cell that uses liquid electrolyte