Electricity

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete electrical loop that allows current to flow, meaning the lights or devices connected to it are on.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken electrical loop that prevents current from flowing, meaning the lights or devices connected to it are off.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where multiple paths exist for current to flow, allowing devices to operate independently.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the current flows through each component sequentially.

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What are the two main types of circuits?

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The two main types of circuits are series and parallel.

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What does static electricity mean?

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Static electricity refers to an electric charge that is not moving, often resulting from an imbalance of electric charges on the surface of objects.

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What happens to the total resistance in a series circuit when more resistors are added?

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In a series circuit, the total resistance increases as more resistors are added.

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What happens to the total resistance in a parallel circuit when more resistors are added?

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In a parallel circuit, the total resistance decreases as more resistors are added.

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How does voltage behave in a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, the total voltage is divided among the components, with each component receiving a portion of the total voltage.

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How does voltage behave in a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, each component receives the full voltage of the power source.