Series and Parallel Circuits/Electric Current

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What is a conductor?

Back

An object through which electrons can easily flow.

Front

What happens in a parallel circuit if one connection is broken?

Back

Not all connections stop working; only the broken one does.

Front

What type of circuit has only one pathway for current to follow?

Back

Series circuit.

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where the current follows a single path.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where there are multiple pathways for current to flow.

Front

What is a key benefit of using a parallel circuit?

Back

If one light goes out, it does not affect the others.

Front

What is electric current?

Back

The flow of electric charge, typically measured in amperes.

Front

What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

Front

How does adding more resistors in series affect the total resistance?

Back

It increases the total resistance.

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How does adding more resistors in parallel affect the total resistance?

Back

It decreases the total resistance.