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What is electric potential energy?

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Electric potential energy is the energy a charge possesses due to its position in an electric field, similar to how gravitational potential energy depends on height.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

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What is the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?

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Ohm's Law states that current (I) is directly proportional to voltage (V) and inversely proportional to resistance (R). This relationship is expressed as I = V/R.

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What affects current flow in a circuit?

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Current flow is affected by the energy of the charges and the properties of the materials (conductors, insulators) that the charges flow through.

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What are conductors?

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Conductors are materials that allow electric charges to flow freely due to their loosely bound electrons.

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What are insulators?

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Insulators are materials that do not allow electric charges to flow freely because their electrons are tightly bound to their atoms.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which components are connected end-to-end, so that the current flows through each component in turn.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit in which components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for current to flow.

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What is voltage?

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Voltage, or electric potential difference, is the measure of the energy per unit charge available to move charges through a circuit.

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What is resistance?

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Resistance is a measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a material, typically measured in ohms.

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What happens to current in a series circuit if one component fails?

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If one component in a series circuit fails, the entire circuit is broken and current stops flowing.