Current in Series Circuits

• What is electric current?

  The flow of electrical charge
• What happens to electrons in a closed switch of a circuit?

  Electrons flow out of the cell around the circuit
• In which direction do electrons flow in a circuit?

  From the negative end to the positive end
• How is electric current represented in diagrams?

  Using an arrow
• What energy transformation occurs in a lamp within a circuit?

  Electrical energy is converted to light and thermal energy
• What is conventional current?

  The flow of current drawn from positive to negative
• What is the unit of electrical current?

  Ampere
• What is the symbol for Ampere?

  Capital A
• How can current be measured in a circuit?

  Using an ammeter
• What happens to current in a series circuit?

  The current is the same all the way around
• What should you expect when measuring current at different points in a series circuit?

  The current will remain constant
• What are the key components of a simple electric circuit?

  • Cell
  • Lamp
  • Open switch
  • Closed switch
  • Connecting wires
• What are the characteristics of a series circuit?

  • No branches in the circuit
  • Current flows in one path
  • Current remains constant throughout
• What is the significance of learning circuit symbols?

  • Essential for understanding circuit diagrams
  • Helps in identifying components in circuits
  • Facilitates communication in scientific contexts
• What is a series circuit?

  A circuit with only one path for current
• What happens to current in a series circuit?

  The current is the same throughout the circuit