Circuits and Electricity

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A PATH along which electricity can flow is a ___________________?

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circuit

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When a circuit is open, the circuit is _________?

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Off

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As the resistance of a circuit increases, the current will...

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decrease

Front

What is a material that allows energy to pass through easily?

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conductor

Front

This circuit is .....?

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open

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A)

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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To open or close the circuit.

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What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

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In a series circuit, components are connected end-to-end; in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points.

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What is voltage?

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The electric potential difference between two points.

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What is an insulator?

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