Series & Parallel Circuits
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the symbol for a resistor represent in a circuit?
Back
A resistor is a component that opposes the flow of electrical current.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a series circuit?
Back
A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where the current has only one loop to flow through.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the definition of electrical current?
Back
Electrical current is the rate of flow of charge.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which circuit configuration typically has brighter bulbs, series or parallel?
Back
Parallel circuits typically have brighter bulbs because each bulb receives the full voltage.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the symbol for a wire represent in a circuit?
Back
A wire is a conductor that allows electrical current to flow between components.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a parallel circuit?
Back
A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where the current can flow through multiple paths.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?
Back
The total resistance increases when more resistors are added in series.
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