Ch.6 Sec.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Series circuit
A
An electrical circuit with only one branch or pass for the current
One branch Circuit
Ex. Battery
2
Q
Parallel Circuit
A
Contain two or more branches or paths for the circuit
Two or more branch Circuit
Ex. Plugin
3
Q
Electric Power
A
The rate at which electrical energy is converted to another form of energy
Rate of electrical energy that is converted to a different energy
Ex. How fast things change
4
Q
Open Circuit
A
When any part of a series circuit is disconnected, no current flows through the circuit
Series Circuit is disconnected
Ex. Power cuts out
5
Q
Purpose of Safety Devices
A
To stop fires from happening
6
Q
Fuse/ Circuit Breaker
A
Serves as electrical headquarters for your home
7
Q
P=IV
A
P = watts I = Amps V = Volts
