Electricity

Electricity

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Physics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Series Circuit?

Back

A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected end-to-end, so that the current flows through each component in turn. If one component fails, the entire circuit is broken.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Parallel Circuit?

Back

A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which the components are connected across common points or junctions, providing multiple paths for the current. If one component fails, the others can still operate.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electric charges to flow through it easily. Examples include metals like copper and silver.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an Insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that resists the flow of electric charges. Examples include rubber, glass, and plastic.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light bulbs in a parallel circuit if one burns out?

Back

In a parallel circuit, if one light bulb burns out, the other bulbs can still light up because they have separate paths for the current.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to light bulbs in a series circuit if one burns out?

Back

In a series circuit, if one light bulb burns out, the entire circuit is broken and all the bulbs go out.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do electric charges that are alike do to each other?

Back

Electric charges that are alike repel (move away) from each other.

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