Difference between revisions of "Circuit"
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A '''circuit''' is a loop of [[wire]] that [[electricity]] flows around. | A '''circuit''' is a loop of [[wire]] that [[electricity]] flows around. | ||
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===About Circuits=== | ===About Circuits=== | ||
Revision as of 13:18, 1 September 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A circuit is a loop of wire that electricity flows around.
About Circuits
- A circuit needs to be complete otherwise electricity will not flow through it. Any break in the circuit will stop the electricity from flowing.
- A circuit starts and ends at the source.
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| A circuit must be a complete loop without any breaks or it will not work. | The break in this circuit stops it from working. |
To practice building a circuit you can use a circuit simulator by clicking on the picture below.
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