simple circuits , series and parallel circuits
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Science
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5th - 8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a parallel circuit?
Back
A circuit that has more than one loop, where if one light goes out, the others stay on.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is current measured in?
Back
Current is measured in Amps (A).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In a Series Circuit, how is the current distributed?
Back
The current is the same at every point.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is voltage?
Back
Voltage is the amount of energy gained or lost across two points.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula to calculate resistance using Ohm's Law?
Back
Resistance (R) = Voltage (V) / Current (I).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?
Back
The total resistance increases.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?
Back
The total resistance decreases.
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