Circuits Flashcards
What would happen in a series circuit if there was a fault in one of the components?
the rest would go off and there is a break in the circuit
What would happen in a parallel circuit if there was a fault with another component?
The rest would remain on as there is another path
How is an ammeter connected in a circuit?
in series to the components
How is a voltmeter connected in a circuit?
in parallel to the component it is measuring
What does a voltmeter measure?
Voltage
What does an ammeter measure?
Current
What is current?
The flow of electrons in a circuit
What is an electron
Tiny negatively charges particles
Do electrons repel or attract each other?
They repel due to them having the same charge (negative)- Thin Van Der Graaf
What is the change in energy in a motor?
Electrical to Kinetic
What is then change in energy in a light bulb?
Electrical to Light/Heat
What is the energy transfer in a buzzer?
Electrical to Sound
