6:3 Flashcard:Electrical Circuits

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What is an energy source in an electrical circuit?

Back

An energy source provides the power needed for the circuit to function, such as a battery.

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What is an electrical conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to pass through it.

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What happens to the other bulbs in a parallel circuit if one bulb is removed?

Back

The other bulbs will stay on.

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What is the role of a switch in an electrical circuit?

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

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What is the definition of an electrical insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to pass through it.

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What is the formula for calculating power in an electrical circuit?

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Power (P) = Voltage (V) x Current (I).

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What happens when a circuit is closed?

Back

Electricity can flow through the circuit.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores electrical energy and provides it as a power source.

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What is a buzzer in an electrical circuit?

Back

A device that produces sound when electricity flows through it.

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What is voltage?

Back

Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.