Electric Current Answers

Why is copper used for most electrical wiring?

Electric current flows through paths called circuits. People often build circuits using wires, resistors, and batteries. A battery is a voltage source.

Which lists types of materials from most conductive to least conductive?

Anton created a chart listing different types of materials.

Which best explains why an electric toaster is considered a resistor?

In the diagram, the arrow shows the movement of electric charges through a wire connected to a battery.

What would decrease the resistance of wires carrying an electric current?

Which two wire properties would provide the greatest resistance to the flow of a current?

Look at the diagram showing resistance and flow of electrons.

Jodi made a list about electric current to help her study for a test.1) Movement of electrons is continuous in a current.2) Electrons move from areas of low to high electric potential.3) Voltage causes current to flow.4) Rate at which current flows is measured in amperes.