Electrical Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
Resistance
A
the friction that impedes the flow of current through the circuit
2
Q
Current
A
actual substance flowing through the circuit
3
Q
Series circuit
A
All lamps in one row
one path for electricity
one light goes out, the circuit is broken
4
Q
Parallel circuit
A
Many paths for electricity
One light goes out, the others stay on
5
Q
Measuring current
A
Electrical current is measured in amps (A) using an ammeter connected within the circuit
6
Q
Measuring voltage
A
measured in volts using a voltmeter
7
Q
Voltage
A
A force that pushes the current through the circuit
