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COMPONENTS AND DEVICES
CIRCUIT
Brainstorm:
What is an electric circuit?
What types of circuits can you mention?
Work in groups of three. Choose one of the terms to research:
a series circuit,
a parallel circuit,
a complex circuit.
Find several explanations of a term (a dictionary definition, an
encyclopedia explanation, an internet site)
Table 4
term
a dictionary
definition
an encyclopedia
explanation
an internet site
Compare these explanations and decide on the most appropriate one
Write a definition in your own words
term
my definition
Draw a simple diagram to understand and remember the term
Explain your term to other groupmates. Be able to answer any
questions
Vocabulary preview
Study the following words and try to use them in this topic
control device – n [C] a device used to regulate or guide the operation of a
machine, apparatus or system:
Switchgear not only need electrical control
device, but also need manual control.
