Circuits

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What is Voltage?

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Voltage is the difference in electrical potential between two points, measured in VOLTS.

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What characterizes electrical conductors?

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Conductors allow charges to move freely through them and support the flow of electric current. Metals are examples of electrical conductors.

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What happens if one light bulb is removed from a parallel circuit?

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The other bulbs will stay on since this is a parallel circuit.

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What is NOT true of a parallel circuit?

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When one bulb is broken in a parallel circuit, the circuit will no longer allow electrons to flow.

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What is an electrical circuit?

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An electrical circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow, consisting of a power source, conductors, and a load.

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What is current?

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Current is the flow of electrical charge through a conductor, measured in Amperes.

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What is resistance?

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Resistance is a measurement of how an object opposes the flow of electric current through it, measured in Ohms.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected end-to-end, so that the current flows through each component in turn.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for current to flow.

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What is the role of a resistor in a circuit?

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A resistor is a component that limits the flow of electric current in a circuit, providing resistance.