Simple Circuits

Front

What happens in a parallel circuit if one connection is broken?

Back

Other connections continue to work.

Front

What does this symbol represent? (Bulb)

Back

A device that converts electrical energy into light.

Front

What does this symbol represent? (Voltmeter)

Back

An instrument used to measure voltage.

Front

What is voltage?

Back

The amount of energy gained or lost across two points.

Front

In a parallel circuit, how is the current distributed?

Back

The current is split between the branches.

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the current flows through each component.

Front

What is current?

Back

The flow of electrical charge in a circuit.

Front

What is resistance?

Back

The opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Voltage = Current x Resistance.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows current to flow.