Difference between revisions of "Electrical Component"
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− | |A cell makes the electricity flow in a circuit. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A cell makes the electricity flow in a circuit. |
− | |Wires are the path for electricity to flow. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |Wires are the path for electricity to flow. |
− | |A filament bulb lights up when electricity flows through it. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A filament bulb lights up when electricity flows through it. |
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|'''Switch''' | |'''Switch''' | ||
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− | |A switch can complete or break a circuit to turn it on and off. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A switch can complete or break a circuit to turn it on and off. |
− | |A buzzer makes a sound when electricity flows through it. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A buzzer makes a sound when electricity flows through it. |
− | |A motor spins when electricity flows through it. | + | | style="height:20px; width:200px; text-align:center;" |A motor spins when electricity flows through it. |
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Revision as of 09:35, 7 October 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:
Electrical Cell | Wires | Filament Bulb |
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 |
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. |