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Electricity Sect. 4
Section 4: Electric Circuits
Question | Answer |
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What is a series circuit? | A circuit in which parts are joined one after another such that the current in each part is the same. |
What is a parallel circuit? | A circuit in which the parts are joined in branches such that the potential difference across each part is the same. |
What are the 3 parts of an electric circuit? | an energy source, wires, and a load |
What are the 2 types of electric circuits? | series circuits and parallel circuits |
The ______________ can be a battery, a photocell, a thermocouple, or an electric generator at a power plant. | energy source |
___________ connect the other parts of a circuit. They are made of conducting materials that have low resistance, such as copper. | Wires |
Examples of ___________ are light bulbs, appliances, televisions, and motors. | Loads |
What are two safety devices used in circuits? | fuses and circuit breakers |