Electrical Circuits

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What is an insulator of electricity?

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An insulator of electricity is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it, such as rubber.

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What happens to an output device when a circuit is OPEN?

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The output device will not turn on.

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What type of circuit has only one pathway for electrical current to flow?

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A series circuit.

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What is the power source in a typical electrical circuit diagram?

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A battery.

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What is the definition of an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it, such as copper.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

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A series circuit has only one pathway for current to flow, while a parallel circuit has multiple pathways.

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What is the role of a switch in an electrical circuit?

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A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

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What is voltage?

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Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.

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What is current?

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Current is the flow of electric charge in a circuit, measured in amperes.