Electric Circuits Flashcards
What is a series circuit?
A circuit that has only 1 loop for electrons to pass through
What is a parallel circuit?
A parallel circuit has more than one loop for electrons to pass through
What instrument measures potential difference?
A voltmeter
What are the units of potential difference?
V
What is current?
Current is the flow of electrons and how fast/slow it is
What instrument is current measured in?
Ammeter
How do positive charges react with other positive charges?
They repel
How do negative charges react with negative charges?
They repel
How do negative charges react with positive charges?
They attract
What is resistance?
Resistance is when the current slows down as it goes through different components
What happens if a bulb blows in a series circuit?
The circuit will stop working
What happens if a bulb blows in a parallel circuit?
The other bulb/s shine brighter
What does static mean?
Not moving
