Current Electricity and Circuits

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What is a switch?

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A switch is a device that can open or close an electric circuit, allowing or stopping the flow of electricity.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed pathway that electricity flows through.

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How does electric current flow in a closed circuit?

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Electric current flows from the positive terminal of the electric cell to the negative terminal.

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What is an electric switch?

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An electric switch is a device that easily opens or closes an electric circuit.

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What is electric current?

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Electric current is the flow of electricity.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity 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 resistor?

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A resistor is a component that resists the flow of electric current, reducing its strength.

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What is the role of a filament in a light bulb?

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The filament in a light bulb is a thin wire that heats up and produces light when electricity flows through it.