University:
High School
Course:
High School Physics
Academic year:

2023
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164

Pages:

1
Author:

Rose G

IIISeries circuitsA-Same current through each component- Pd is shared between componentsTotal resistance sum q every componencesresistanceAdding resistors in series increases the overall total resistance.Circuit symbolsOpen switchclosed switchSingle cellGroup of cellsDLDiode - a device with two terminals that only lets electricitythrough in one direction.Resistorvariable resistor-a resistor that can have its resistancechanged.Light emitting diode a diode that also produces wgut (LED)BulbFuse- a device wion a wire that melts and 4 itexperiences too much current A safety device.VoucmeterAmmeterThemistor- a resistor that changes resistance based ontemperacurelight-depencient resistorAlternaring current and Direct currentThe factor that determines 4 a circuit is positive or negative is thedirection of currenc flow-Direct current has a pd 6 always eitherpositive or always negative-Direction of current is conscant-Used in bacteries and sells