Electric Circuits
slimyjr2Electrical Circuits
And their different formats
By: Dominic Coletta and Jon Lerner
Power Source
A power source is essential for every electrical circuit, for without it, the electricity would not circulate. The power source, usually a battery, provides the circuit with a flow of electrons. The circuit must be connected on both the positive and negative ends of the battery/power source or the electrons will not complete the full circle.
Load
A load is a component of circuits that receives the current and interprets the electricity in order to perform a task. An example of a load could be a light bulb or a motor.
A switch is a device used in circuits to turn them on and off. The switch restricts the flow of electrons by not allowing them to get through when it is open, and allows them to flow by connecting the metal when it is closed.
Switch
Simple Circuit
A simple circuit is the most basic type of circuit. In a traditional layout it consists of three key components. A power source, a switch, and a light bulb. Power flows from the positive end of the battery into the switch, through the bulb and back into the negative end of the battery. The flow can be regulated however, through a switch.
A series circuit is similar to a simple one, however there are a few extra components. A series circuit involves multiple light bulbs all connected by the same wire. Therefore the current runs from the positive end of the battery, through the switch and all of the light bulbs. This is where the problem lies however, if one of the bulbs goes bad, then the current is disrupted and none of the bulbs are powered.
Series Circuit
