PS 6.3 Flashcard

Front

What type of circuit has only one loop for charge to flow through?

Back

Series circuit.

Front

What type of circuit has two or more branches for charge to move through?

Back

Parallel circuit.

Front

What is the term for the rate at which electrical energy is converted to another form of energy?

Back

Electrical power.

Front

What is the standard voltage difference of electrical energy entering homes in the United States?

Back

120 V.

Front

What is the purpose of fuses and circuit breakers in electrical circuits?

Back

To prevent circuits from overheating.

Front

What is the formula for calculating electrical power in a circuit?

Back

Power (P) = Voltage (V) × Current (I).

Front

What is the unit of electrical power?

Back

Watt (W).

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance decreases.

Front

In a series circuit, how does the current behave?

Back

The current is the same through all components.