Electricity Flashcards

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1
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An electrical device that slows the flow of charge in a circuit.

A

Resistor

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2
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An unintended and undesired path connecting one part of a circuit to another.

A

Short circuit

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3
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A circuit in which current follows a single path. Each device that is wired in a series circuit shares a path to and from the voltage source.

A

Series circuit

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4
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A circuit in which current flows through more than one path. Each device that is wired in a parallel circuit has its own path to and from the voltage source.

A

Parallel circuit

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5
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A closed path through which charge can flow.

A

Circuit

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