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Physical Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| series circuit | a circuit in which the parts are joined one after another such that the current in each part is the same |
| parallel circuit | a circuit in which the parts are joined in branches such that the potential difference across each part is the same |
| open circuit | an electrical circuit that is not complete. |
| closed circuit | a circuit without interruption, providing a continuous path through which a current can flow |
| volt | is the derived unit for electric potential, electric potential difference (voltage), and electromotive force |
| electron | a very small particle of matter that has a negative charge of electricity and that travels around the nucleus of an atom |