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Electrical Circuit
Term | Definition |
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Ohms Law | i=v/r i=current(amps)(amperes) v= voltage (volts) r=resistance (ohms) |
Voltage | A force that pushes the current through the circuit(in the picture it would be equivalent to gravity |
Resistance | Friction that impedes flow of current through the circuit( rock in the river)(when river flow hits a rock) |
Current | The actual substance that is flowing through the wires of the circuit(electronic) |
Measuring Current | Electrical current is measured in amps(a) using an ammeter connected in series |
Measuring Voltage | The electrical push which the cell gives to the current is called the voltage. it is measured in volts(v) on a voltmeter |
Series circuit | All in a row 1 path for electricity 1 light goes out and the circuit is broken |
Parallel Circuit | many paths for electricity 1 light goes out and the others stay on |
The central concept | A closed circult |