Electrical Circuits Flashcard

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What distinguishes a Series Circuit from a Parallel Circuit?

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A Series Circuit is an electric circuit with only ONE path for current to flow.

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What is a Conductor?

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A Conductor is a substance that allows electricity or heat to easily pass through it.

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What is a current?

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Current is the movement or flow of electricity in a certain path.

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What is the function of a Switch in an electrical circuit?

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A Switch is a device for making and breaking the connection in an electrical circuit.

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What is an Insulator?

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An Insulator is a substance that does not allow electricity or heat to easily pass through it.

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What is a Parallel Circuit?

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A Parallel Circuit is an electric circuit with 2 or more paths for current to flow.

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What is a Battery?

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A Battery is a source of energy in an electrical circuit that provides power.

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What is Voltage?

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Voltage is the electrical potential difference that drives current through a circuit.

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What is a Circuit?

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A Circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.

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What is a Resistor?

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A Resistor is a component that limits the flow of electric current in a circuit.