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CIRCUITS AND MAGNETS
CIRCUITS AND MAGNETS
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
Explain the difference between static electricity and current electricity.
Draw a range of circuit components.
Draw simple circuit diagrams.
Describe how current flows in series and parallel circuits.
Describe how voltage is used in series and parallel circuits.
Predict ammeter and voltmeter readings in series and parallel circuits.
Define conductors and insulators and give examples of both.
Define magnetism.
Describe uses of magnetic materials.
Describe how electromagnets work.
Describe some applications of electromagnets.
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Static electricity
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Current electricity
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Circuit
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Series circuit
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Parallel circuit
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Electrical conductor
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Electrical Insulator
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Magnet
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Electromagnet
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