Electricity and Magnetism Study Guide

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What happens to the other light in a parallel circuit if one light is removed?

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The other light would stay lit, and not change.

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What is a circuit called when an electric current can travel along more than one path?

Back

Parallel circuit.

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What happens to the lights in a circuit if another light is added in a series circuit?

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They would all remain lit, but would be dimmer.

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What is the term for the build-up of charges on an object?

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Static electricity.

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What can increase the strength of a magnetic field produced by an electromagnet?

Back

Adding a battery.

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What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

Back

In a series circuit, current flows in a single path; in a parallel circuit, current can flow through multiple paths.

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What is an open circuit?

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A circuit that is not complete, preventing current from flowing.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete circuit that allows current to flow.

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What is electromagnetism?

Back

The interaction between electricity and magnetism.

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What happens to the brightness of lights in a series circuit when more lights are added?

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The brightness decreases as more lights are added.