Electricity and Magnetism Review

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What type of electricity is lightning an example of?

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Static electricity.

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Who invented the first successful light bulb?

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Thomas Edison.

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What is one example of an insulator?

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Wood, glass, plastic, rubber, ceramic.

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What are the two things current electricity needs?

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Power source and circuit.

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Is this circuit a parallel circuit or a series circuit?

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Parallel.

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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In a series circuit, components are connected one after another, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across the same voltage source.

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What is an example of a conductor?

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Copper, aluminum, and silver are examples of conductors.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.