Unit 6 Flashcard Review (Electricity)

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What is the symbol for a double cell battery?

Back

The symbol for a double cell battery is two connected circles with a plus (+) and minus (-) sign.

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How is voltage measured?

Back

Voltage is measured in Volts (V).

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What happens to lamp 2 if lamp 1 is unscrewed from its holder in a series circuit?

Back

Lamp 2 will go out because the circuit is broken.

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What describes a series circuit with bulbs?

Back

In a series circuit, if one bulb goes out, all bulbs go out.

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What happens to lamp 1 if lamp 2 is unscrewed from its holder in a parallel circuit?

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Lamp 1 will stay lit because it has its own path to the power source.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where there are multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is a resistor?

Back

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

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What is the unit of electric current?

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The unit of electric current is Amperes (A).

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What is the function of a light bulb in a circuit?

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A light bulb converts electrical energy into light energy.

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

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The brightness of each bulb decreases as more bulbs are added because the total resistance increases.