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Physical ScienceGrade 6-8

Circuits Answer Key

Build and test series and parallel circuits to understand how current, voltage, and resistance are related.

Prior Knowledge Questions

Q1.What is electric current?

Answer

Electric current is the flow of electric charge (electrons) through a conductor, measured in amperes (A).

Q2.What is voltage?

Answer

Voltage is the electrical potential difference that drives current through a circuit, measured in volts (V).

Q3.What is resistance?

Answer

Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms (Ω).

Activity A – Ohm's Law

Q1.State Ohm's Law.

Answer

Ohm's Law states that V = I × R, where V is voltage, I is current, and R is resistance.

Q2.What happens to current if resistance increases (voltage stays the same)?

Answer

If resistance increases and voltage stays the same, current decreases (I = V/R).

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