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:
Examples
Key Stage 3
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:
Examples
Electrical Cell
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Wires
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Filament Bulb
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A cell makes the electricity flow in a circuit.
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Wires are the path for electricity to flow.
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A filament bulb lights up when electricity flows through it.
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Switch
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Buzzer
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Motor
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A switch can complete or break a circuit to turn it on and off.
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A buzzer makes a sound when electricity flows through it.
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A motor spins when electricity flows through it.
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Key Stage 4
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:
Examples
Electrical Cell
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Wires
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Filament Bulb
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A cell makes the electricity flow in a circuit.
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Wires are the path for electricity to flow.
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A filament bulb lights up when electricity flows through it.
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Switch
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Buzzer
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Motor
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A switch can complete or break a circuit to turn it on and off.
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A buzzer makes a sound when electricity flows through it.
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A motor spins when electricity flows through it.
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