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5.4 Different circuits and circuit diagrams

A circuit is a path for electricity consisting of three basic components: an energy source, a conductor, and an electrical load. Circuits can be simple, parallel, or series, and often include a controller or switch to manage the flow of electricity. Safety guidelines must be followed when working with circuits to prevent accidents.

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5.4 Different circuits and circuit diagrams

A circuit is a path for electricity consisting of three basic components: an energy source, a conductor, and an electrical load. Circuits can be simple, parallel, or series, and often include a controller or switch to manage the flow of electricity. Safety guidelines must be followed when working with circuits to prevent accidents.

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Circuits

A circuit is a path of
electricity.
We use circuits everyday even
though we might not be aware
of it.
Circuits
A circuit has three basic components:

Most circuits also


include a controller or
switch.

An energy
source

An electrical
load
A conductor
Energy Source
An energy source for a circuit can be a
battery.

A battery has two


+ positi
poles:
and
ve negati
ve.
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Conductor
A conductor is a material
that electricity can pass
through, such as certain
types of wire.

The opposite of a
conductor is an insulator.
Insulators, such as
plastic, do not allow
electricity to freely move.
Electrical Load

An electrical load is a type of


device to be powered by the
circuit.

Some common electrical


loads are light bulbs or
buzzers.
Controller
Most electrical circuits have a controller or
switch to allow or to stop the flow of
electricity.

When the controller stops the


flow of electricity, it opens the
circuit so it is not a closed
path for electricity to flow
through.

When the controller completes


the circuit so electricity can
pass through, it makes a closed
circuit.
Simple Circuit

A simple circuit has the three


basic parts of a circuit: an
energy source, a conductor, and
an electric load.
Parallel Circuit

A parallel circuit includes two


paths for the electricity to flow
through.
Series Circuit

A series circuit includes a


series of electrical loads but
has only one path in which
the electricity can flow.
Circuit Safety
When working with circuits, we must be careful to follow safety
guidelines for using electricity.

These rules include making


sure that you are supervised
by an adult, not touching
electrical wires, not using
electricity around water, and
not interfering with outlets.
Thank
You

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