electricity and circuits

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.

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What is an electric current?

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Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, like a wire.

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What is a switch?

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

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, meaning electricity cannot flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a circuit where components are connected one after another, so the same current flows through all of them.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current to flow.

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What is a bulb?

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A bulb is a device that produces light when electricity flows through it.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a source of stored electrical energy that can provide power to a circuit.

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What happens when a switch is open?

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When a switch is open, the circuit is incomplete, and electricity cannot flow.