Electric Circuits

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What is an electrical circuit?

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A complete, unbroken path through which electric charges flow.

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What happens when a switch is open?

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The circuit is broken and charges cannot flow.

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What is a working circuit?

Back

A circuit that allows electric charges to flow.

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What controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF?

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An electrical switch.

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What is a circuit?

Back

A path that a current can flow along.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to push charges through the circuit.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric charges to flow easily, like copper or aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily, like rubber or plastic.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where all components are connected in a single path.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points, providing multiple paths for current.