Science term 2 different circuts Flashcards
to study and prepare
1
Q
open circuit
A
an open circuit means the wires are not complete
EXTRA
there will be no current flow
2
Q
closed circuit
A
a closed circuit means the wires are connected
EXTRA
so there will be a flow of electricity
3
Q
Series Circuit
A
!!THERE IS ONLY ONE PATH FOR CURRENT TO TAKE!!
if the light is on the circuit is closed
if one light goes out they all will go out
4
Q
Parallel circuit
A
!!THERE ARE MANY PATHS FOR THE CURRENT TO TAKE!!
if the light is off the circuit if off (opposite way its on!)
if one light goes out the rest stay lit!
