7J Current Electricity Flashcards
1
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Bulbs
A
Electricity flowing through makes the filament glow.
2
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Current
A
The amount of electricity flowing around a circuit.
Measured in amperes (A).
3
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Ammeter
A
Used to measure current.
4
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Current Series Circuit
A
Current is not used up as it goes around the circuit, it is the same everywhere.
5
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Charges
A
An electric current is a flow of charges carrying energy from the cells to the components.
6
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Conductors
A
Charges can move through them easily (e.g. metals).
7
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Insulators
A
Charges cannot move through them easily.
8
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Series Circuit
A
A circuit with all the components in one loop.
9
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Parallel Circuit
A
A circuit with branches that split apart and join again.
10
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Electiricty Risks
A
Can cause fires, burns to the body and stop the heart from working.
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