Circuit: A path that electrical energy passes through
Closed Circuit: The pathway for the electricity is unbroken
Open Circuit: A circuit that has been "opened" by creating a hole to stops the flow of electricity.
Current: A measure of how fast the electrons flow through the circuit.
Current is measured in "amps" or "amperes."
Resistance: A measure of how hard it is for the electrons to move through the circuit. Resistance is measured in "ohms."
Open Circuit: A circuit that has been "opened" by creating a hole to stops the flow of electricity.
Current: A measure of how fast the electrons flow through the circuit.
Current is measured in "amps" or "amperes."
Resistance: A measure of how hard it is for the electrons to move through the circuit. Resistance is measured in "ohms."
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Parts of a Circuit
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1.) Source: gives a "push" that starts the movement of electrons (could be a battery)
-Voltage: The size of the "push" that starts the electrons moving
2.) Conductor: Material that allows electrons to move through easily
3.) Load: Something that uses the electricity in order to work
4.) Switch: Something that starts or stops the electricity flow by closing or opening the circuit
-Voltage: The size of the "push" that starts the electrons moving
2.) Conductor: Material that allows electrons to move through easily
3.) Load: Something that uses the electricity in order to work
4.) Switch: Something that starts or stops the electricity flow by closing or opening the circuit
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More Circuit Terms...
Short Circuit: A circuit that is closed but is not connected to a load
Series Circuit: makes a single pathway for electrons to travel
Parallel Circuit: Electrons have more than one complete path to follow.
Series Circuit: makes a single pathway for electrons to travel
Parallel Circuit: Electrons have more than one complete path to follow.