Simple DC Circuits (Mod. 1 pt7)

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A ______, ______ switch is a switch that only has a single input and a single output. single-pole, single-throw
The term _____ means that the switch has only one contact inside the switch. single-pole
The term _____ means that the switch has only two positions: on or off. single-throw
Single-pole, single-throw can be abbreviated as ____. SPST
Electrical components can be connected together in two basic ways: in ____ or in ____. series, parallel
In a _____ circuit, the current has only one electrical path to follow. series
In a _____ circuit, the current has two or more electrical paths to follow. parallel
_____ are used to lower voltage in a circuit, and as a result, limit the current. Resistors
A _____ is a type of switch that works through electromagnetism. relay
There are two basic types of relays: _______ and _______. normally open, normally closed
A _______ relay closes the circuit when current is applied to it, and when the current is removed it opens the circuit. normally open
When current is applied to a _______ relay, it breaks the circuit, and when current is removed from it, it closes the circuit. normally closed
In a circuit, current always follows the path of least resistance. Because of this, sometimes the current makes its own paths where there shouldn't be any. This is called a ______. short circuit
______ often occur where two bare conductor wires touch or where a circuit is improperly wired. Short circuits
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