Electricity Flashcard

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What is the same value throughout a parallel circuit?

Back

Voltage is the same across all components in a parallel circuit.

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What is the electrical charge of an object with equal positive and negative charges?

Back

Neutral.

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

Back

The other bulbs stay lit.

Front

How can you identify a parallel circuit?

Back

In a parallel circuit, components are connected across the same voltage source.

Front

What charge does an electron have?

Back

Negative (-).

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive (+).

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What is resistance in an electrical circuit?

Back

Resistance is a measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Ohm's Law states that Voltage (V) = Current (I) x Resistance (R).

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A).

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What is the unit of voltage?

Back

Volt (V).