Physics: Year 9 Term 3: Components

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Cell
Pushes electrons around the circuit
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Battery
2+ cells
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Indicator (give an example)
Emits light as current passes through e.g. Bulb
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Diode
Lets current through in one direction
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LED
Diode which emits light with current
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Ammeter
Measures amps - electrical current
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Fixed resistor
Limits current in the circuit
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Variable resistor
Limits current but current can be changed
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Fuse
Melts to break circuit if the current is too high
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Heater
Transfers heat from current to the surroundings
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Voltmeter
Measures volts - potential difference
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Thermistor
Resistance decreases if temperature increases
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LDR
Resistance decreases if light intensity increases
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Card 2

Front

2+ cells

Back

Battery

Card 3

Front

Emits light as current passes through e.g. Bulb

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Lets current through in one direction

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

Diode which emits light with current

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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