Types of Energy and Circuits

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What are the basic components of a circuit?

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A battery, lightbulb, and wires.

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What is an open circuit?

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A circuit that has a gap, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What provides energy in a circuit?

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A battery.

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What is light energy?

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Energy you can see.

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What is energy transfer?

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The movement of energy from one place to another.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

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What is electrical current?

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The flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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What is a switch in a circuit?

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A device that can open or close a circuit.

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What is a lightbulb's function in a circuit?

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To convert electrical energy into light energy.

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What happens when a circuit is broken?

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The flow of electricity stops.