Using the information from the video, and after exploring the Intro section of the Circuit Construction Kit: DC PhET - MATCH the following items with their function/role in the circuit.
(DO NOT change any of the values, but DO build and play with the tools)
Column A
1.
Wire:
Wire
2.
Battery:
Battery
3.
Light Bulb:
Light Bulb
4.
Switch:
Switch
5.
Voltmeter:
Voltmeter
6.
Ammeter:
Ammeter
7.
Conventional Current:
Conventional Current
8.
Dollar Bill:
Dollar Bill
9.
Coin:
Coin
10.
Pencil:
Pencil
Column B
a.Circuit load that converts electrical energy into light
b.Works as a conductor in a circuit
c.Movement from the positive terminal to the negative terminal
d.Decreases the current in a series circuit
e.Converts chemical energy into electric energy
f.Conductor of current routinely used in circuits
g.
Acts as an insulator/resistor in a circuit, stopping the flow of electrons
h.Used to measure the difference in electric potential between two points.
i.Opens and closes a circuit
j.Measures the flow of electricity, the current, in a circuit
To match the items with their functions/roles in the circuit, you can use the following explanations and explore the Intro section of the Circuit Construction Kit: DC PhET:
1. Wire: Works as a conductor in a circuit. It allows the flow of electrons from one component to another.
2. Battery: Converts chemical energy into electric energy. It provides the electrical potential required for the circuit to function.
3. Light Bulb: Circuit load that converts electrical energy into light. When current passes through it, it emits light.
4. Switch: Opens and closes a circuit. It controls the flow of current by either allowing or stopping the flow.
5. Voltmeter: Used to measure the difference in electric potential between two points. It helps in determining the voltage across components in the circuit.
6. Ammeter: Measures the flow of electricity, the current, in a circuit. It is usually placed in series with a component to measure the current passing through it.
7. Conventional Current: Movement from the positive terminal to the negative terminal. It represents the direction of conventional flow of positive charge in a circuit.
8. Dollar Bill: Acts as an insulator/resistor in a circuit, stopping the flow of electrons. It hinders the flow of current and is not a desirable component in a circuit.
9. Coin: Conductor of current routinely used in circuits. It can provide a conducting path for the flow of current.
10. Pencil: Acts as an insulator/resistor in a circuit, stopping the flow of electrons. Similar to the dollar bill, it hinders the flow of current and is not suitable for a conducting path.
By exploring the Circuit Construction Kit: DC PhET and observing the behavior of these components, you can match them with their corresponding functions/roles in the circuit.