Topic 9 Parallel And Series Circuits Flashcards
What does a lightbulb do in a series circuit?
It slows the current down
What does a lightbulb do in a parallel circuit?
It speeds up the flow of charge
What is a parallel circuit?
Where the coulombs of charge can choose a path to flow through
Why do coulombs flow faster through a parallel circuit?
The coulombs have more options open
What is a series circuit?
When the coulombs of charge have to go through every single component in the circuit
What kinds of circuits are there?
Series and parallel
What does a series circuit do?
It provides only one pathway for the electrical current to flow
What will happen if you add more resistors to a series circuit?
The speed and strength of the current will decrease
What will happen if you remove a resistor in a series circuit?
The current will stop flowing
What materials are good conductors?
Most metals are good conductors of electricity
What are non-conductors called?
Insulators
What are examples of insulators?
Plastic, rubber and glass
What does a parallel circuit do?
It provides more than than pathway for current to flow
What will happen if we add more resistors to a parallel circuit?
The speed and strength of the current will increase
What will happen if we remove a resistor from a parallel circuit?
The circuit will continue to work
