circuits
Going With the Flow
Circuits and Such!
100

A safety device that breaks the circuit when too much current flows.

fuse

100
This subatomic particle flows through the wire when an electric field is present.
What is an electron
100
This is the object that closes and opens the current in a circuit.
What is a switch.
200

A variable resistor used to change current.

variable resistor

200
this is a path in which electric charges can flow.
What is an electric circuit.
200
This is the SI unit of electric current.
What is V or voltage
300

A component that only allows current to flow in one direction.

diode

300
Name things (2) that electrons flow easily through. Examples
What is wire, metal poles, anything metal.
300
Give me an example of something that is a series circuit. Explain how it is a works and why it is a series!
What is a light switch in a room. Many other examples work
400

Calculate current if V = 12V and R = 4Ω.

3A

400
Name at least 2 things that could slow the flow of electrons in a circuit.
wood plastic rubber
400
In this circuit, devices are connected so there is only 1 closed path for current to follow.
What is series
500

Name one advantage of a parallel circuit in homes.

independently?

500
Electrons flow from the ______ terminal to the ________ terminal. (think about a battery)
What is negative to positive.
500
This is a circuit where there is more than one close path for a current to follow.
What is parallel
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