p4- electrical circuits Flashcards

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1
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electrical power =

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energy transferred / time

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2
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energy transferred =

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charge moved x potential difference

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3
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charge =

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current x time

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4
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potential difference =

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current x resistance

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5
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in a series circuit, the current in each component is…

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equal

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6
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what are parallel circuits?

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components connected on separate loops

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7
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what happens if a bulb breaks in parallel?

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the others remain on

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8
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what is a series circuit?

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components connected in the same loop of the circuit

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9
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what is current?

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the flow of charge

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10
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what is potential difference?

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what pushes charge around a circuit

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11
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in a parallel circuit, the current is…

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shared between each connected component

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12
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what is the sum of all pds in a series circuit?

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the total potential difference across the power supply

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