Force, Motion and Energy STAAR Review

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What is the function of a switch in an electric circuit?

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A switch is used to turn on and off the flow of current in a circuit.

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What happens if the wire in a car fuse burns out?

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If the wire in a car fuse burns out, the car's radio will not work.

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What are students testing when they roll toy cars down ramps with different surfaces?

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They are testing how the surface of a ramp affects the distance a car will roll.

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Why is it important to repeat experiments multiple times?

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Repeating experiments is important to see if the results are consistent each time.

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In a circuit, what happens when one lightbulb burns out in a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, one burned-out lightbulb will prevent all the other lightbulbs from lighting.

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

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In a series circuit, all components are connected in a single path, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across multiple paths.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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What is the role of a fuse in an electric circuit?

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A fuse protects the circuit by breaking the connection if the current is too high.