Vocabulary
The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms
Resistance
The difference in electric potential energy between two points, measured in volts
voltage
A circuit in which all components are connected in a single path
series circuit
A complete path that allows electricity to flow
circuit
The flow of electric charge, measured in amperes
current
A circuit in which components are connected across multiple paths
parallel circuit
A device that stores energy and provides voltage to a circuit
battery
A material that does not allow electricity to flow easily
Insulator
- Current flows through each component one after another.
- If one component stops working, the entire circuit stops functioning.
Series circuit
A device used to open or close a circuit
switch
A material that allows electricity to flow easily
conductor
- Each component has its own path for the current.
- If one component stops working, the rest of the circuit continues to function.
parallel circuit
The part of the circuit that uses electricity to perform work
load
A property of particles like electrons and protons that causes them to experience a force when near other electric charges
electric charge
Name 4 basic circuit components
1. Power Source
2. Conductor
3. Load
4. Switch