Electricity

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What kind of electricity is natural (example: lightning)?

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Static electricity is a natural form of electricity that occurs when there is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.

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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 aluminum and copper.

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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. Examples include rubber, plastic, and wood.

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What happens when items have opposite charges?

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Items with opposite charges attract each other.

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What type of electric circuit has only ONE path for electricity to flow?

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A series circuit has only one path for electricity to flow.

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What is current electricity?

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Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, typically in a circuit.

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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, often caused by friction.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is an electric circuit that has multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is the role of a power source in an electric circuit?

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A power source provides the energy needed to move electric charges through the circuit.

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What is an example of a good conductor?

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Copper is an example of a good conductor of electricity.