Electric Circuits

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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. An example of an insulator is plastic.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of circuit that has only one path for electricity to travel around.

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What happens to light bulbs in a broken circuit?

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If the circuit is broken, the light bulbs will not light up.

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What does it mean if a switch is OFF?

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If the switch is OFF, it means the electric circuit is OPEN and electricity cannot flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit that has multiple paths for electricity to travel.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete circuit through which electricity can flow.

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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A switch is used to open or close a circuit, controlling 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. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

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What happens when you add more light bulbs to a series circuit?

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Adding more light bulbs to a series circuit can make the bulbs dimmer because the total voltage is shared among them.

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What is the difference between an open circuit and a closed circuit?

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An open circuit has a break that stops the flow of electricity, while a closed circuit allows electricity to flow continuously.