Electrical Circuits Flashcards

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What is a circuit breaker?

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A device that uses an electromagnet to break a circuit if the current is too big.

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What is an electric bell?

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A device that uses an electromagnet to make sound using a ‘make and break’ circuit.

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What is a Series Circuit?

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A circuit that has no added sections.

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What is a Parallel Circuit?

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A circuit that has an added section/s that is parallel to the rest.

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