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SECTION
CIRCUITS MAKE ELECTRICAL CURRENT USEFUL.
2.2 Reading Study Guide B
BIG IDEA Circuits
KEY CONCEPT
control the flow of electric charge
Circuits make electric current useful.
Review
Charge flows in a closed circuit.
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Take Notes
I.
Circuits are constructed for specific purposes. (p. 51)
1.
Fill in the frame game with characteristics for circuit.
CIRCUIT
2.
Describe an example of a circuit with multiple paths.
A. Series Circuits. (p. 52)
3. Sketch
4.
and label a series circuit. Include two light bulbs and a D cell.
Fill in the table below with advantages and disadvantages of series circuits.
Advantages of Series Circuits
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II. Circuits can have multiple paths. (p. 52)
Disadvantages of Series Circuits
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B. Parallel Circuits (p. 53)
Sketch and label a parallel circuit. Include two light bulbs and a D cell.
6.
How can you tell which circuit below is a parallel circuit?
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5.
A.
7.
B.
Fill in the table below with advantages and disadvantages of parallel circuits.
Advantages of Parallel Circuits
Disadvantages of Parallel Circuits
III. Circuits convert electrical energy into other forms of energy. (p. 54)
8.
How does a toaster convert electrical energy into other forms?
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