CASD 4th Grade Electrical Circuits
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10 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Series Circuit | Circuit that contains one pathway (loop) for energy to follow. |
| Parallel Circuit | Circuit that contains more than one pathway (loop) for energy to follow. |
| Conductor | A material through which electrical current can flow through. |
| Insulator | A material which electrical currents cannot flow through. |
| Switch | Object which allows the circuit to be broken and turned "off". |
| Battery | Also called a "cell", this is the power source for the circuits we've used in class. |
| Filament | Wire inside the light bulb which actually causes the bulb to light. |
| Circuit Diagram | Drawing of a circuit used by electricians. |
| Fahnestock Clip | Part of a holder used to secure wires into place. |
| Troubleshooting | The process of figuring out what is wrong with your ciruit. |
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