Electrical Circuits Flashcard

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What happens in a parallel circuit if a light bulb burns out?

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Only the light bulb that burns out goes dark, the rest stay lit.

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What is the purpose of a circuit diagram?

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To use circuit symbols instead of drawing each component in the circuit.

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What are insulators?

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Materials that do not allow electricity to pass through them.

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What are conductors?

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Materials that let electricity pass through them easily.

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What is the purpose of a battery in an electric circuit?

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To provide the force (voltage) that makes electrons move.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all components.

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What is voltage?

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The electrical force that pushes electrons through a circuit.

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What is current?

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The flow of electric charge in a circuit, measured in amperes.

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What is resistance?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

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What is a switch?

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A device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.