Open or Closed Circuits

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What is an open circuit?

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An electrical circuit in which the flow of electricity is broken so that current does not flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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An electrical circuit in which the flow of electricity is not broken so that current flows.

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What happens in an open circuit?

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The electrical current cannot flow because the circuit is incomplete.

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What happens in a closed circuit?

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The electrical current can flow because the circuit is complete.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a path through which electricity flows.

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What is a switch?

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A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a source of electrical energy that provides power to a circuit.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is a light bulb in a circuit?

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A light bulb is a device that converts electrical energy into light energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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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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NGSS.MS-PS2-3