Electricity

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is energy created by moving charged particles.

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What does it mean if a light bulb turns ON in a circuit?

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It means the circuit is closed.

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What is a power source in an electric circuit?

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A device that supplies power, such as a battery.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electrons to move easily through it, like aluminum.

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What happens when items have the same charge?

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They repel each other.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electrons to flow through easily.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is a battery?

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A common power source that stores electrical energy.

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What is the role of electrons in electricity?

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Electrons are charged particles that flow to create electricity.

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What is static electricity?

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Electricity that builds up on the surface of an object.