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What do we need to know in order to draw circuit diagrams?
We need to know what the different
components
do and the symbols that represent them.
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What is the purpose of a cell or battery in a circuit?
They provide
electric power
to the circuit.
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How does a switch function in a circuit?
A switch can be closed to allow
electricity
to flow or opened to turn off the circuit.
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What is a filament lamp?
A filament lamp is a small
bulb
used in
circuits
.
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What is the function of a fuse in a circuit?
A fuse breaks if too much
current
flows through the circuit.
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What is the purpose of a diode in a circuit?
A diode only allows current to flow in one
direction
.
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What is a light emitting diode (LED)?
An LED emits light when current flows through it in the
forward direction
.
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Where are LEDs commonly used?
They
are
used in alarm clocks, traffic lights, and new LED bulbs.
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What is the function of an ammeter in a circuit?
An ammeter measures
current
and is connected in
series
.
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What does a voltmeter measure in a circuit?
A voltmeter measures
potential difference
and is added in
parallel
.
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What are the types of resistors mentioned in the material?
Basic resistors (
fixed
and
variable
)
Light dependent resistors
(LDRs)
Thermistors
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What is the function of a basic resistor in a circuit?
A basic resistor provides a certain number of
ohms
worth of resistance.
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What is a variable resistor?
A variable resistor allows us to easily modify the amount of
resistance
it provides.
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How does an LDR function in different light conditions?
An LDR's
resistance
is low in bright light and high in darkness.
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In what applications are LDRs commonly used?
They are used in
automatic
night lights and burglar alarms.
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How does the resistance of a thermistor change with temperature?
Higher
temperatures cause the resistance of a thermistor to fall, while
lower
temperatures increase it.
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Where are thermistors commonly used?
They are used as
temperature
receptors in
car engines
and
electronic thermostats
.
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What should you do if you found the video useful?
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friends
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Why are circuit diagrams important in understanding electrical circuits?
They provide a visual representation of the
components
and their connections.
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What is the role of current in circuit operation?
Current is the flow of
electric charge
that powers the circuit's
components
.
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What is the significance of resistance in electrical circuits?
Resistance limits the flow of
current
in the circuit.
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How does light intensity affect the resistance of an LDR?
Higher
light intensity results in
lower
resistance in an LDR.
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How does temperature affect the resistance of a thermistor?
Higher
temperatures cause the resistance of a thermistor to
decrease.
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