Basics of Electrical Circuits

Front

Flow of electric charge

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Electric Current

Front

Electric potential difference

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Voltage

Front

occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source.

Back

Electric Shock

Front

A device that stores energy and then discharges it by converting chemical energy into electricity.

Back

Battery

Front

Components connected in a line

Back

Series Circuit

Front

Components connected across common points

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Parallel Circuit

Front

Material that allows current flow

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Conductor

Front

Material that resists current flow

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Insulator

Front

Device to stop current flow

Back

Circuit Breaker

Front

Direct connection with low resistance and can cause fire outbreak.

Back

Short Circuit