Circuits Flashcards
1
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Circuit
A
a path for electrons to flow through
2
Q
Open Circuit
A
a non-continuous (there’s a hole) path for electrons
3
Q
Closed Circuit
A
a continuous path for electrons to flow through
4
Q
Short Circuit
A
a circuit that contains only power sources and connectors
5
Q
Series Circuit
A
a path along which the whole current flows through each component
6
Q
Parallel Circuit
A
branches so that the current divides and only part of it flows through any branch