Electric Circuits flashcard

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are connected alongside each other, so the current can split and flow through multiple paths. If one component fails, the others can still operate.

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What happens in a series circuit when one light bulb burns out?

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When one light bulb in a series circuit burns out, it breaks the circuit, causing all the bulbs to go out.

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What is an electrical switch?

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An electrical switch is a device that controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF.

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electrons, which are subatomic particles that carry a negative charge.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the current flows through each component in a single path.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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In a series circuit, all components are connected in a single path, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected alongside each other, allowing multiple paths for current.

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

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In a series circuit, adding more bulbs decreases the brightness of each bulb because the total voltage is divided among all the bulbs.

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

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In a parallel circuit, adding more bulbs does not affect the brightness of the other bulbs because each bulb receives the full voltage.

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What is a circuit diagram?

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A circuit diagram is a visual representation of an electrical circuit, showing the components and their connections using symbols.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as copper or aluminum.