Electrical Circuits

Electrical Circuits

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Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-3, HS-PS2-5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an electrical circuit?

Back

An electrical circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow, consisting of a power source, conductors, and a load.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of electrical circuits?

Back

The two main types of electrical circuits are series circuits and parallel circuits.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a series circuit, how does the current behave?

Back

In a series circuit, the current is the same through all components.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a parallel circuit, how does the voltage behave?

Back

In a parallel circuit, the voltage across each component is the same.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance increases when more resistors are added in a series circuit.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

Back

The total resistance decreases when more resistors are added in a parallel circuit.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is copper commonly used for electrical wiring?

Back

Copper is commonly used for electrical wiring because it has high electrical conductivity.

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