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List the three parts of a simple electric current. |
Source of current, conductors, and load. |
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What was the first type of electrical light suitable for household use? |
Incandescent lamp |
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What term refers to a circuit that contains a complete path for electrons to flow through? |
Closed circuit |
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An automatic switch that opens the circuit when current flowing through it exceeds a predetermined amount is a _____. |
Circuit breaker |
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A narrow strip of metal that is housed in a protective, insulated case and protects against excessive current is a ____. |
Fuse |
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What dangerous situation occurs if the electricity can take a shortcut through a circuit? |
Short circuit |
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What type of circuit has the loads arranged so that the electric current flows through each load one after another? |
Series circuit |
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What type of circuit has the loads are arranged in separate branches of the circuit so that the circuit is divided among them? |
Parallel circuit |
