1. parallel circuits: A circuit where all loads are on separate branches and allow
current to take several pathways.
2. volt: The unit of electric potential difference, or how strong the power source is.
A 1.5 volt battery has less voltage than a 9 volt battery.
3. ground prong: The third prong on a plug that helps protect against short circuits
or an unintended pathway for electrons.
4. electric current: The flow of electric charges through a wire or any material.
5. circuit breaker: When a circuit becomes overloaded, it shuts off current power
by flipping a switch.
6. electric circuit: A complete, closed path that electricity flows through. Circuit
means to go around and around.
7. series circuit: A circuit that has 1 path for charges to flow. If the path is open
electrons will not flow.
8. short circuit: An untended path that allows current to bypass the loads in a circu
It can be dangerous or start a fire.
current to take several pathways.
2. volt: The unit of electric potential difference, or how strong the power source is.
A 1.5 volt battery has less voltage than a 9 volt battery.
3. ground prong: The third prong on a plug that helps protect against short circuits
or an unintended pathway for electrons.
4. electric current: The flow of electric charges through a wire or any material.
5. circuit breaker: When a circuit becomes overloaded, it shuts off current power
by flipping a switch.
6. electric circuit: A complete, closed path that electricity flows through. Circuit
means to go around and around.
7. series circuit: A circuit that has 1 path for charges to flow. If the path is open
electrons will not flow.
8. short circuit: An untended path that allows current to bypass the loads in a circu
It can be dangerous or start a fire.
