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Phys Science-Wk 8
Electricity and Circuits
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |