Measuring Current and Voltage
A worksheet for 6th graders to understand and practice measuring electric current and voltage in simple circuits.
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Measuring Current and Voltage
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided circuit diagram to help you answer some questions.
1. What unit is used to measure electric current?
Volts
Amperes
Ohms
Watts
2. What device is used to measure voltage in a circuit?
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Multimeter
3. Electric current is the flow of through a conductor.
4. Voltage is also known as difference.
5. An ammeter must be connected in with the component to measure its current.
6. A voltmeter is connected in parallel across the component to measure its voltage.
True
False
7. Explain the difference between electric current and voltage in your own words.
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