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  • What is the function of a filament lamp?
    It emits light when current flows
  • What is the behavior of diodes in a circuit?
    They allow current to flow in one direction
  • What is the purpose of a cell or battery in a circuit?
    To provide electric power to the circuit
  • How does a switch affect the flow of electricity?
    It can open or close the circuit
  • What happens when a switch is open?
    The circuit is incomplete and turns off
  • What are filament lamps?
    Small bulbs used in circuits
  • What is the function of a fuse in a circuit?
    It breaks if too much current flows
  • What is a diode's function in a circuit?
    It allows current to flow in one direction
  • What is a light emitting diode (LED)?
    A diode that emits light when current flows
  • Where are LEDs commonly used?
    In alarm clocks and traffic lights
  • What do ammeters measure in a circuit?
    Current
  • How are ammeters connected in a circuit?
    In series
  • What do voltmeters measure in a circuit?
    Potential difference
  • How are voltmeters connected in a circuit?
    In parallel
  • What are resistors used for in a circuit?
    To provide resistance
  • What are the two types of basic resistors?
    Fixed and variable resistors
  • What is a light dependent resistor (LDR)?
    A resistor whose resistance depends on light intensity
  • How does an LDR behave in bright light?
    It has low resistance allowing high current flow
  • What happens to an LDR's resistance in darkness?
    Resistance is high, limiting current flow
  • How can LDRs be used in automatic night lights?
    They detect light and adjust resistance
  • What is a thermistor?
    A resistor whose resistance depends on temperature
  • How does temperature affect a thermistor's resistance?
    Higher temperatures decrease resistance
  • Where are thermistors commonly used?
    In car engines and electronic thermostats
  • What are the main components and their functions in a circuit?
    • Cell/Battery: Provides electric power
    • Switch: Controls electricity flow
    • Filament Lamp: Acts as a light source
    • Fuse: Breaks circuit if current is too high
    • Diode: Allows current in one direction
    • LED: Emits light when current flows
    • Ammeter: Measures current in series
    • Voltmeter: Measures potential difference in parallel
    • Resistors: Provide resistance (fixed/variable)
    • LDR: Resistance depends on light intensity
    • Thermistor: Resistance depends on temperature