Electrical Circuits

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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 from a power source to a device and back.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of circuit that has only one path for electricity to flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit that has multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

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

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The other bulbs will go out because there is only one path for the current.

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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 because there are multiple paths for the current.

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What is a fuse?

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A fuse is a safety device that melts and opens the circuit when too much current flows.

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What is a circuit breaker?

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A circuit breaker is a safety device that automatically stops the flow of electricity when there is a fault.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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What is current measured in?

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Current is measured in Amperes (A).