1302 Chapter 13 Reading Guide and Problems: SECTION 2 (10pts)
  • Write all answers in your bound journal
  • Make it NEAT and in COMPLETE SENTENCES, clearly identify which section you are working (using numbers)
  • Box final answers if doing math.
  • -4pt if you do not title and date the entry
  • -1pt (per infraction) if you do not clearly identify the sections, or number the problems
    Definitions
  1. The unit for current is the _____.
  2. A _____ provides voltage to a circuit.
  3. _____ is the difference in the amount of energy carried by current at two points in a circuit.
  4. The _____ is the unit for measuring voltage.
     
    Questions
  5. The direction of electric current in a circuit is away from the _____ end of the battery and toward the _____ end.
  6. How are voltage and energy related?
  7. A voltage of one volt means one _____ of _____ does one _____ of work in one second.
  8. Explain how a battery in a circuit is similar to a water pump.
  9. What are the differences between a multimeter, a voltmeter, and an ammeter?
  10. Suppose you have a closed circuit containing a battery that is lighting a bulb. Why must you first create a break in the circuit before using an ammeter to measure the current?