Parallel and Series Circuits

Front

What is a material in which electrons are able to move easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is a material in which electrons are not able to move easily?

Back

Insulator

Front

What kind of circuit has components connected one after another?

Back

Series Circuit

Front

What kind of circuit has components connected alongside each other?

Back

Parallel Circuit

Front

What is the energy source for a circuit?

Back

Battery

Front

What is the symbol for a switch in a circuit diagram?

Back

Switch symbol

Front

What is the role of a resistor in a circuit?

Back

To limit the flow of electric current.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases.

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance decreases.

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)