Electric Circuits
Definition
Electric circuits are paths along which electric currents can flow. They consist of interconnected components such as resistors, capacitors, and batteries that work together to perform specific functions.
Analogy
Visualize an electric circuit as a network of roads with cars flowing through them. Just like cars need roads to travel from one place to another, electric currents need circuits to flow and power devices.
Related terms
Current: The flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (A).
Voltage: The electric potential difference between two points in a circuit, which causes the electric current to flow.
Resistance: A measure of how much an object or material impedes the flow of electric current.
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