Circuits/Electromagnets

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What is a circuit diagram?

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A visual representation of an electrical circuit, showing the components and their connections.

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True or False: Magnets can be used to make electric motors and generators.

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True

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What characterizes a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, the same current flows through all components.

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In a parallel circuit, how many pathways are there for charge to flow?

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Two or more.

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What is an electric circuit?

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The path which the electric current takes.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to push the current through the circuit.

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What happens to the current in a series circuit when more components are added?

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The total resistance increases, which can decrease the current.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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In series circuits, components are connected end-to-end, while in parallel circuits, components are connected across common points.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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By increasing the current or adding more coils of wire.