Investigation 3, 4, and 5 Vocabulary

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is when charged particles move through or between objects or materials.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a type of material that allows electrical current to easily flow through it.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a continuous path along which an electrical current can move.

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What is a bulb?

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A bulb is a device with a filament, base, and tip that uses electricity to produce visible light.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are tiny particles that have a negative charge.

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What is current?

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Current is the flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electrical current to flow through it easily.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores electrical energy and provides power to a circuit.

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What is a switch?

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A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.