Electricity, simple circuits 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PhysicsElectricityGCSEAQA Created by: LeahCreated on: 04-02-13 17:50 What are the two types of simple circuit? series and parallel 1 of 13 what is a series circuit? this is a continuous loop of conducting material, the components are connected one after the other 2 of 13 what is a paralell circuit? this has a number of different branches for the current to flow through. Different components may be in different branches 3 of 13 what is the job of the open switch? stops current flowing when open 4 of 13 what is the job of the closed switch? allows current to flow in the circuit 5 of 13 what is the job of the ammeter? measures current 6 of 13 what is the job of the lamp/bulb? changes electrical energy into light and heat energy 7 of 13 what is the job of the cell? pushes electrons around the circuit and gives them energy 8 of 13 what is the job of the wire? conducts electricity around the circuit 9 of 13 what is the job of the voltmeter? measures voltage 10 of 13 what is the job of the motor? changes electrical energy into kinetic energy (movement) 11 of 13 what is the job of the resistor? makes the current in the circuit smaller 12 of 13 what is the job of the variable resistor? can be adjusted to change the amount of current in a circuit 13 of 13
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