Circuits Flashcards
1
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Resistance
A
The degree to which a material resists the flow of electricity
2
Q
Ohm
A
The unit of resistance
3
Q
Series Circuit
A
Where a number of components are connected in a single loop
4
Q
Parrallel circuit
A
Where a number of components are connected in two or more loops
5
Q
Resistor
A
A component that resists the flow of current
6
Q
Thermistor
A
A semi-conductor component that decreases resistance as temperature increases
7
Q
LDR
A
Light dependent resistor - resistance changes depending on the intensity of the light stone on it
8
Q
Lamp
A
A component that produces light when current flows through it
9
Q
Diode
A
A semi-conductor component that only allows current to flow in one direction
10
Q
LED
A
A light emitting diode that gives off light when current flows in the correct direction
