Circiuts

Cards (10)

  • A circuit is an electrical pathway that allows current to flow.
  • In a parallel circuit, multiple paths exist between the power source and ground.
  • In a series circuit, all components are connected end-to-end in a single loop.
  • The two main types of circuits are series circuits and parallel circuits.
  • In a parallel circuit, there are two or more paths for the current to follow.
  • In a closed circuit, electrons can move freely from one end of the wire to the other.
  • The components in a series circuit are connected end to end, so there is only one path for the current to flow through.
  • Series-parallel circuits contain both series and parallel connections.
  • When a switch is closed, the contacts touch each other, allowing current to flow through them.
  • When a switch is open, no current will pass through it because there is no complete path for the current to travel along.