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- 1 What does a simple circuit consist of? A simple circuit consists of a power source, two conducting wires, and a device through which electricity can flow.
- 2 What happens to the lamp in a closed circuit? The lamp lights up.
- 3 Can you name some examples of loads? Light bulbs, electric motors, and speakers.
- 4 What is a generator? The source provides the electrical energy used by the load. It can be a storage battery or a generator.
- 5 What is the function of a switch? The switch interrupts the current delivered to the load by the source and allows us to control the flow.
- 6 When does a short circuit occur? When an abnormally high amount of current passes through a network.
- 7 What can we use to prevent short circuits? Fuses.
- 8 How does a fuse work? Fuses melt when too much current flows through them, interrupting the circuit.