electrical circuits

Question 1

what is current electricity?

Answer 1

current electricity is the flow of electrons through a conductor

Question 2

define an electrical circuit.

Answer 2

an electrical circuit is a path for electrons to flow from and return to an energy source

Question 3

in which direction do electrons flow in a circuit?

Answer 3

electrons flow in one direction negative to positive

Question 4

what is the purpose of the energy source in a circuit?

Answer 4

it provides the flow of electrons for the circuit
ex: battery, wall outlet

Question 5

what are connecting wires made out of and why?

Answer 5

connecting wires are made out conductors to give a path for electrons and are either made of plastic or rubber

Question 6

what is the purpose of a controlled device in a circuit?

Answer 6

it can start or stop the flow of electrons Ex: switch

Question 7

what is the purpose of a load in a circuit

Answer 7

any device that changes electrical energy into a new form Ex: light or heat

Question 8

define an open circuit

Answer 8

a circuit that has gaps or breaks in it where electrons are not flowing

Question 9

define an closed circuit

Answer 9

a circuit that has no gaps or breaks where electrons can flow freely

Question 10

why are circuit diagrams useful?

Answer 10

they use symbols as a universal language so everyone around the world can understand.