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| + | A '''component''' is a part of an electrical circuit. | ||
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| + | : '''Components''' in a circuit are used to do different jobs. | ||
| + | : The components you should know are shown below: | ||
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Revision as of 13:31, 1 September 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A component is a part of an electrical circuit.
About Components
- Components in a circuit are used to do different jobs.
- The components you should know are shown below:
| Electrical Cell | Wires | Filament Bulb |
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| A cell makes the electricity flow in a circuit. | Wires are the path for electricity to flow. | A filament bulb lights up when electricity flows through it. |
| Switch | Buzzer | Motor |
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| A switch can complete or break a circuit to turn it on and off. | A buzzer makes a sound when electricity flows through it. | A motor spins when electricity flows through it. |