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Grade 8 Technology (TECH) Summaries Term 4 (TODAY): These summaries are compiled using the Via Afrika textbook's Term 4 content. The summaries are in English, with additional notes provided by the compiler. Contents: Chapter 12:  Simple circuits Unit 1:  Revision of simple circuit components Unit 2:  Circuit diagrams and connections Chapter 13:  Sources of electricity Unit 1:  Energy sources Unit 2:  Electrochemical cells and photovoltaic cells

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, U1: Revision of simple
U2: Circuit diagrams
circuit components
and connections
Simple circuit components
and circuit connections
• Input devices – electrical cells, generators and
solar panels.
• Output devices - lamps (light), motors
(movement), buzzers (sound), heaters (heat)
and resistors.
C12: Simple • Switches - control outputs in electrical circuits.



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circuits

Devices that have more
than one function


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Electric circuits
If there is no resistance to the current,
the current is very strong and causes a




Electric motors are output devices that also
function as input devices by generating
electrical energy.
Electric motors used to drive a locomotive
(output devices) can work as input devices
short circuit. when used as brakes.
• Properly wired electrical circuits are • Light emitting diodes (LEDs) create light as
protected from short circuits by circuit an output device.
breakers on the distribution board. • LEDs function as process/control devices
when they let electric current through in 1
direction.




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