Electricity

The flow of charge is called the current and it is the rate at which electric
charges pass though a conductor. The charged particle can be either positive or
negative.

o In a series circuit, all

components are connected
end-to-end, forming a single
path for electrons to flow.
o In a parallel circuit, all
components are connected
across each other, forming
exactly two sets of
electrically common points.
o A "branch" in a parallel
circuit is a path for electric current formed by one of the load
components (such as a resistor).
Parallel Circuits are used in more advanced
lighting systems and usually used to reduce
electricity where a lot of devices are being used.
Serial Circuits are mostly used in simple

systems where it doesn’t need the current to

regulate.
Current - is the flow of electrons round the circuit.
(Ammeter)
Voltage - is the driving force that pushes the
current round. (Voltmeter)
Resistance - is anything in the circuit that slows
the flow down. (Resistor)
There is a relationship between these three which is summarized as
Ohm’s Law
(V=IR) voltage=Current x Resistance
So if you increase the voltage - then more current will flow, if the resistance is
constant. If you increase the resistance - then less current will flow if voltage
remains constant.
We use electricity everyday, and it’s important that we are safe around it.
Some of the most important safety precaution is never to touch any wire or
appliance with wet hands. Secondly, never fiddle or dismantle a wire, or a
power point. Thirdly, always remember not to overload power points with too
many devices. Fourthly, be careful when there is a thunderstorm as it might
cause the electricity to escape and be transferred through the house’s power
line. Lastly, Always turn off the appliance before removing it.