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circuitry vocab

Terms in this set (12)

voltage
The force of an electrical current that is measured in volts. The potential energy in a circuit
amperage
The strength of a current of electricity expressed in amperes.
ohms
A unit for measuring electrical resistance.
circuit
The complete path that an electric current travels along. A circuit must be closed for electrons to flow.
motor
A machine that produces motion or power for doing work.
conductor
A material or object that allows electricity or heat to move through it.
series
A circuit with only one path through which electrons flow.
parallel
A circuit with more than one path through which electrons can flow.
insulator
A material that does no conduct electricity well.
switch
A device that will open or close a circuit.
fuse
A safety device that breaks a circuit when too much current is flowing.
integrated circuit
An integrated circuit is a very small circuit that contains many small component and works the same way as a larger circuit.
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