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A circuit that has two or more separate branches for a current is a?

a. Series Circuit
b. Parallel Circuit
c. Circuit Diagram
d. Electron Circuit

The statement, current is equal to the voltage difference divided by the resistance, is known as

a. Ohm's Law
b. Newton's Law
c. Einstein's Equation
d. Faraday's Law

A static discharge differs from an electric current in that a static discharge

a. is a flow of electrons
b. lasts for only a fraction of a second
c. results because a force is exerted on the electrons
d. involves the movement of ions as well as electrons

Resistance is measured in a unit called the

a. Ampere
b. Volt
c. Ohm
d. Coulomb

The rate at which an electrical device converts energy from one form to another is called

a. Electrical Energy
b. Electrical Resistance
c. Electrical Power
d. Voltage Regulation

A Path that allows only one route for a current is called a

a. Series Current
b. Parallel Current
c. Parallel Circuit
d. Series Circuit

Which of the following is the correct relationship among power, current, and voltage?

a. P=I/V
b. V=P x I
c. P= I x V
d. Ω= P x I

A television that requires an average of 0.40 ampere of current is operated on a 120-volt service for 5.0 hours. How much energy is used?

a. 1.5 kWh
b. 0.15 kWh
c. 0.24 kWh
d. 0.67 kWh

One source of constant electric current is a

a. Switch
b. Transformer
c. Dry Cell
d. Coulomb

A Material through which electrons do not move easily is a (n) _____

a. Transformer
b. Insulator
c. Conductor
d. Fuse

Lightning is

a. A very large discharge of static electricity
b. A buildup of neutrons
c. A low voltage electric current
d. Harmless

The voltage _____ as current moves through a circuit.

a. Remains the same
b. Varies
c. Doubles
d. Increases

Which of the following is a device designed to open an overloaded circuit and prevent overheating?

a. Transformer
b. Magnet
c. Resistor
d. Circuit Breaker

The wise and careful use of energy resources is called

a. Utilization
b. Conservation
c. Fuel Economy
d. Recycling

Petroleum, natural gas, and coal are the three kinds of

a. Nuclear Wastes
b. Synthetic fuels
c. Fossil Fuels
d. Nuclear Fuels

The type of fossil fuel that forms only from the remains of plants is

a. Crude oil
b. Coal
c. Natural Gas
d. Uranium

Devices that use semiconductors to produce electricit from solar energy are

a. Photometers
b. Flash Bulbs
c. Fuel Cells
d. Photovoltaic Cells

Electricity produced by falling water is called

a. Tidal Energy
b. Hydroelectricity
c. Thermodynamics
d. Geothermal Energy

Water that flows due to the gravitational forces among Earth, the Moon, and the Sun has energy referred to as

a. Tidal Energy
b. Hydroelectricity
c. Solar Energy
d. Geothermal

Which of the following is common to both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?

a. The fuel must be in the plasma state
b. Temp. over on million degrees Celsius are needed for the reaction to occur
c. Matter is converted into energy
d. A chain reaction is needed to start the reaction

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable source of energy?

a. Coal
b. Wind
c. the Sun
d. Water

The most abundant fossil fuel is

a. Petroleum
b. Natural Gas
c. Coal
d. Uranium-283

Renewable organic matter, such as wood and rice hulls, are examples of

a. Biomass
b. Nuclear Fuels
c. Fossil Fuels
d. Fission Products

Which of the following is a major problem with developing a fusion reactor?

a. Maintaining very high temperatures
b. Obtaining Fuel
c. Producing Radioactive wastes
d. Disposing of radioactive wastes

Petroleum is separated into gasoline, lubrication oils, and other products through a process called

a. Nuclear Reaction
b. Combustion
c. Fractional Distillation
d. Condensation

One Reason alternative energy sources are needed is because

a. There is no limit to the supply of fossil fuels
b. The Supply of fossil fuels is diminishing
c. The energy needs of the world are decreasing
d. The pop. of the world is decreasing

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