Electricity: 4th Grade

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What is an insulator?

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A material that electric current cannot easily pass through.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that electric current can pass through easily.

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What is a battery?

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A source of electricity that stores energy.

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What do electric currents need to keep flowing?

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An energy source.

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What is a circuit?

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The path made for an electric current to flow.

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the role of electrons in electricity?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that flow through conductors to create electric current.

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What happens when a circuit is broken?

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The flow of electric current stops.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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

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What is a switch?

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A device that can open or close a circuit.