Vocabulary
What is a Force?
A force is a push are pull
How are electrons related to electricity?
Electrons are fundamental particles that carry a negative electric charge. They play a crucial role in the generation and flow of electricity. The movement of electrons is what constitutes an electric current.
In a series circuit, if one lightbulb burns out, what happens to the other lightbulbs?
All of the light bulbs will turn off
How does the brightness of lightbulbs in a parallel circuit compare to the brightness of a lightbulb in a series circuit?
In a parallel circuit, each lightbulb has its own pathway, so adding or removing bulbs doesn't affect the brightness of the others. They stay bright.
In a series circuit, adding more lightbulbs decreases the overall brightness of each bulb because they share the same pathway, and the total resistance in the circuit increases.
What happens to the current flow in a series circuit if one of the pathways is disconnected?
Imagine your circuit is like a line of cars driving on a road. If one car stops or leaves the road, all the cars behind it have to stop too. In a series circuit, it's the same with electricity. If you disconnect one part (like turning off a switch), the electricity can't go through, and the whole circuit stops working. So, if you break the line, everything stops!
What is the purpose of a battery in a circuit?
Think of a battery like a tiny power plant for your toys or gadgets! The purpose of a battery in a circuit is to provide the electricity needed to make things work.
Here's how it works:
Energy Source: A battery has stored energy inside it, kind of like a little powerhouse. This energy comes from chemicals inside the battery.
Electron Flow: When you connect a battery to a circuit (by putting it in a device), it allows electrons (tiny particles with electricity) to move through the wires.
Powering Devices: The moving electrons create an electric current, and this current powers the lights, sounds, or other features in your toy or gadget. It's like the battery gives a boost to make everything run.
So, the main job of a battery is to provide the electricity that makes your devices work and keeps them running smoothly!
What is a circuit diagram?
What is a drawing of a circuit using standardized symbols. Known as aSchematic
Why do some wires get hot?
The insulation may be malfunctioning, the insulation may be faulty.