Electrical Circuits Flashcards

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What is an Electrical Circuit?

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A set of electrical components put together in such a way that a charge can go through it.

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What is a Schematic Program?

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A diagram that shows the construction of an electrical circuit or apparatus.

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What do Switches do?

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Switches toggle the flow of electricity in a system.

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What is a Series Circuit?

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An electrical system where electricity only has one way to flow.

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What is a Parallel Circuit?

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A circuit where all components are connected to eachother side-by-side.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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The energy associated with charged particles because of their positions.

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What is the Electrical Power Equation?

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Power=Current*Voltage (P=IV)

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What is the SI Unit for Electrical Power?

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The Watt.

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What is a Fuse?

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A part that is connected to circuits to prevent overloading.

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Why do some Fuses ‘Blow Out?’

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Fuses blow out when the current in a circuit reaches a certain level.

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What is a Circuit Breaker?

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A replacement for fuses, Circuit Breakers use either a magnet or a bimetallic strip to open the circuit when it detects overloading.

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Why are Circuit Breakers used over Fuses?

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Unlike Fuses, Circuit Breakers can be reset by being switched back on.

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What is an Electric Meter?

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A device that records energy consumption.

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What is the formula for calculating energy lost by Resistors?

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i^2*R or V^2/R

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What is an Open Circuit?

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A system where there is no complete path for charge to flow through.

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What is a Closed Circuit?

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A system where there is a complete part for charge to flow.