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Electrical System :zap: - Coggle Diagram
Electrical System :zap:
What is it?
The flowing of charged particles (i.e. electrons)
A form of energy
Components
Battery :battery:
Stores
chemical
energy. NOT electrical
Provides the energy to "push" the electrons through the circuit
Wire
The pathway for electricity to flow
Is usually made of copper or other good conductors of electricity
Lightbulb :bulb:
Is an indicator of a closed circuit
One wire must be connected to the metal casing; the other to the metal tip
Switch
Used to control the flow of electricity
Circuit Diagrams
Contains symbols to represent the components in a circuit
Standard symbols
Electrical:
Conductors
Good & Poor
Allows electricity to flow through it readily
Usually made of metals (e.g. silver)
Insulators
Electrons cannot flow though it at all
Usually made of non-metals (e.g. rubber)
Brightness of bulb depends on
Arrangement of bulbs
Parallel
Pros
If one fuses, the remaining will still lit
Cons
Batteries do not last as long
Series
Pros
Batteries last longer
Cons
If one bulb fuses, the rest will not stay lit
Arrangement of batteries
Parallel
Pros
Lasts longer
Cons
Bulb not as bright
Series
Pros
Bulbs brighter
Cons
Cannot last long
Number of bulbs
Voltage of the batteries
Number of batteries