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Circuit electricity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define power source | Gives electrons energy (battery, generator) |
| Define load | Device that uses the electricity to convert it (bulb converts to light, fan converts it to motion) |
| Define control devices | Controls flow of electrons through a circuit, such as the on/off function (switch, fuse, circuit breaker) |
| Define conducting wire | To connect all components, allowing the flow of electrons between them (wire) |
| Symbol and units of voltage? | Symbol is V, units is voltage (V) |
| Symbol and units of current? | Symbol is I, units is ampheres (A) |
| Symbol and unit of resistance? | Symbol is R, unit is ohms (weird circle shape) |
| Define voltage | The force/pressure that pushes electrons through a circuit. |
| Define current | The rate of flow of electrons |
| Define resistance | The force that slows the flow of electrons. Resistance increased if wire is longer, thinner, or certain materials. |
| What is Ohm’s Law? | A principle in electronics that defines the relationship between voltage, current, + resistance. It states that the current flowing through a conductor is proportional to voltage across it, assuming the resistance stays the same. If one changes, all do |