Series and Parallel Circuits

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What is an Insulator?

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A material that stops heat and electric current from flowing.

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What is a Series Circuit?

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An electric circuit with a single path for current to flow.

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What is an Electric Current?

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The pathway through which electric current (electron) flows.

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What is a Conductor?

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A material that allows heat and electricity to flow through it.

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What is a Light Bulb in a circuit?

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One of the parts of a circuit, when it is in a closed circuit it is lit.

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What is a Parallel Circuit?

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A circuit with more than one pathway for current to flow.

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What is Voltage?

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The energy available to move charges through a circuit.

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What is Resistance?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current.

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What is Ohm's Law?

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The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance: V = I * R.

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What is a Closed Circuit?

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A complete electrical path that allows current to flow.