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Section 3 More Complex Circuits

Predict Read the title of Section 3. List three things that might be
discussed in this section.
1.

2.

3.

Review
Vocabulary Define power to show its scientific meaning.

power

New
Vocabulary Use your book or a dictionary to define the following key terms.

series circuit

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parallel circuit

electrical power

Academic
Vocabulary Use a dictionary to define parallel. Use the term in a sentence to
show its scientific meaning.

parallel

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Section 3 More Complex Circuits (continued)

Series and Describe the connection of three strings of patio lights. One whole
Parallel Circuits string does not light, but all bulbs in the other two strings do.
I found this information
on page .

Household Analyze what happens when you turn on a hair dryer. Explain
Circuits each of the following results.
I found this information
on page . Electric charges move:

Heat is produced:
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Air is moved:

I found this information Compare a fuse to a circuit breaker.

on page .

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Section 3 More Complex Circuits (continued)

Electrical Power Identify three ways electrical energy is converted to other types of
and Energy energy, and provide and example of each.
I found this information
on page . Electrical Energy Converted to Example of
Electrical energy
Electrical energy
Electrical energy

I found this information Evaluate the 3 equations that come from the definition of electric
on page . power.
Unknown Value Known Values Equation
Electric power

Current

Voltage difference

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I found this information Distinguish between electric power and electrical energy.
on page . Include units in your answer.

C OMPARE I T A man-hour is defined as “a unit of one hour’s work by one

person”. Describe how the unit of man-hour is similar to the kilowatt hour, the unit of
electrical energy. Then explain how the two units are different.

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Tie It Together
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Use your knowledge of electricity to become an “Electrical Detective”.
Draw a wiring diagram of a room in your house, and imagine that a
problem has occurred. One of the appliances has suddenly stopped
working, and it is your job to figure out why. Describe the steps you might
take to analyze the problem and list several possible causes and solutions.
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Electricity Chapter Wrap-Up

Now that you have read the chapter, think about what you have learned.
1. Write an A if you agree with the statement.
2. Write a D if you disagree with the statement.

After You
Work and Machines Read
• Electrical forces act at a distance.

• Electric charges can be created and

destroyed.
• All circuits contain electrical resistance.

• Electricity can flow only through an open

circuit.

Compare your previous answers to these.

Review
Use this checklist to help you study.
Review the information you included in your Foldable.

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Study your Science Notebook on this chapter.
Study the definitions of vocabulary words.
Review daily homework assignments.
Re-read the chapter and review the charts, graphs, and illustrations.
Review the Self Check at the end of each section.
Look over the Chapter Review at the end of the chapter.

S UMMARIZE I T After reading this chapter, list three things you have learned
that will help you make better decisions about electricity use.

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