Applications of Circuits

Applications of Circuits

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Science

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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Barbara White

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Series Circuit Noun

[seer-eez sur-kit]

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Series Circuit


A circuit where components are arranged in a single path, so the current is the same through each component.

Example: This diagram shows a series circuit where electrical components (resistors) are connected one after another, creating a single path for the electric current.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Parallel Circuit Noun

[par-uh-lel sur-kit]

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Parallel Circuit


A circuit where components are arranged in separate branches, and the voltage is the same across each branch.

Example: This diagram shows a parallel circuit, where electrical components (resistors R1, R2, R3) are connected in separate branches, providing multiple paths for electricity.
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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Combination Series-Parallel Circuit Noun

[kom-bi-nay-shun seer-eez par-uh-lel sur-kit]

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Combination Series-Parallel Circuit


An electric circuit that includes both series and parallel branches of components, combining features of both circuit types.

Example: This diagram shows a combination circuit where current flows through a series resistor (R1) before splitting to flow through two parallel resistors (R2 and R3).
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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Equivalent Resistance Noun

[i-kwiv-uh-luhnt ri-zis-tuhns]

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Equivalent Resistance


The total effective resistance of a circuit, representing a single value that could replace all individual resistors.

Example: This diagram shows three resistors connected in a series circuit. The equivalent resistance is the total resistance of the circuit, found by adding the values of each resistor.
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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Ammeter Noun

[am-mee-ter]

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Ammeter


A low-resistance device used to measure the current in a branch of a circuit, connected in series with the component.

Example: This diagram shows an ammeter connected in series within a simple circuit to measure the electric current flowing from the battery to the lamp.
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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Voltmeter Noun

[volt-mee-ter]

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Voltmeter


A high-resistance device used to measure the potential difference (voltage) across a component, connected in parallel with it.

Example: This diagram shows a voltmeter is connected in parallel with a circuit component (a resistor) to measure the voltage difference across it.
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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Voltage Divider Noun

[vohl-tij dih-vy-der]

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Voltage Divider


A simple series circuit used to produce a specific, lower voltage output from a higher-voltage source.

Example: A circuit with two resistors in series splits the input voltage (10V), creating a lower output voltage (5V) across one of the resistors.
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