Electric Circuits

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What is an electric circuit?

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A closed path along which an electric charge can flow.

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What happens if you remove the battery from a circuit?

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The current would not flow.

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What happens if one bulb burns out in a circuit with two bulbs?

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The good bulb will also stop shining.

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What is electric current?

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A flow of electric charge.

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What is the purpose of a switch in an electric circuit?

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To allow the circuit to be opened or closed.

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What is a battery?

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

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What is a wire in an electric circuit?

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A conductor that allows electric current to flow between components.

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What is a bulb in an electric circuit?

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A device that converts electrical energy into light energy.

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What is static electricity?

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An electric charge that builds up on the surface of objects.

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What is the role of a conductor?

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Materials that allow electric current to flow easily.