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Unit 4: 4.8C Energy
Circuits
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| battery | The power source in an electrical circuit |
| circuit | A complete path around which electricity can flow. |
| wire | A thin, flexible conductor of electricity. |
| current | The flow of electricity in a circuit |
| electrical conductivity | The ability of a material to allow electrical energy to pass through |
| fuse | A device that shuts off power to an electrical circuit when there is too much current. |
| output device | Could be a light bulb, buzzer, motor, or more |
| switch | Controls the flow of electricity. |
| electrical current | Controls the flow of electricity |
| open circuit | Also called "broken" circuits. Openings and gaps can be caused by a switch, broken wire, poor connection |
| closed circuit | Also known as "working" circuits. Creates a loop for current to flow. |