U5 Day 5 Warm up - Circuit Symbols

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What is the unit of Current?

Back

Amps

Front

How many cells are typically used in a simple circuit?

Back

2

Front

What does this symbol represent in a circuit?

Back

Switch

Front

What does the following symbol represent?

Back

Resistor

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the current flows through each component in turn.

Front

What happens to the bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb goes out?

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All bulbs go out because the circuit is broken.

Front

What is the unit of Voltage?

Back

Volts

Front

What is the function of a resistor in a circuit?

Back

To limit the flow of current.

Front

What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

Back

In a series circuit, components are connected in a single path; in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points.

Front

What is the symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram?

Back

Two or more cells connected together.