Electrical Circuits

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What are the three essential components of an electrical circuit?

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Source, conductor, and load.

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What happens when a switch in a circuit is open?

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The circuit is incomplete, and electricity cannot flow.

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What is 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 material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit with only one path for electricity to flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit with multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What happens if one component fails in a series circuit?

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The entire circuit stops working.

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What happens if one component fails in a parallel circuit?

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The other paths allow the circuit to continue functioning.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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It provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What is a transformer?

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A device that changes the voltage of electricity in a circuit.