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Phys Science-Wk 8
Electricity and Circuits
Term | Definition |
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parallel circuit | electrical circuit with more than one pathway in which devices work independently of each other |
series circuit | electrical circuit with only one pathway in which devices affect each other |
electrons | a particle inside an atom that has a negative charge |
current | flow of electrons to create electrical energy |
circuit | pathway that electrons travel |
electricity | energy causing work to occur |
open circuit | a circuit that does not operate because a part is missing or disconnected |
closed circuit | a circuit that correctly operates because all parts are present and connected |