P2: Drawing Circuits Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of circuit
A
Series and Parallel
2
Q
Series circuit
A
.There is only one route around the circuit
.The current needs to flow through all the components
3
Q
Parallel circuit
A
.There is more than one route around the circuit
.The current does not need to flow through all of the components
4
Q
What happens if there is a break in the circuit
A
Parts of a circuit will only work if there is a complete circuit for the current to flow. If there is a break in the circuit then it’s not complete
5
Q
What path does current prefer to take
A
Current prefers to take the path of least resistancr
