Unit 4 Part 2 Vocabulary: Circuits

Vocabulary flashcards covering electrical circuit concepts, components, circuit configurations, and energy transformations from Unit 4 Part 2.

Battery

a device that produces an electric current due to the changes to the materials inside it

Circuit

a complete path around which electric current can flow

Series Circuit

an electrical circuit where components are connected end-to-end in a single path

Parallel Circuit

an electrical circuit with multiple paths for current to flow, allowing components to operate independently

Electric Current

the flow of electricity through a conductor

Output Device

a component added to a circuit for energy transformations, such as a lightbulb, motor, or bell

Closed Circuit

when the switch in a circuit is closed creating a closed path for electrical current to flow

Open Circuit

when the switch in a circuit is open stopping electrical current from flowing

Switch

a device that opens or closes a circuit

Energy Transformation

the process of changing one form of energy into another