5th Grade Science Circuits

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What is an open circuit?

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A circuit that has a break or gap in the path of current flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What happens in an open circuit?

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No current flows.

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What type of circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow?

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Parallel circuit.

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What is a series circuit?

Back

An electrical circuit that has only one path for the current to flow.

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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 the current through the circuit.

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What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

Resistance is a measure of how much a material opposes the flow of electric current.

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What happens to current in a series circuit if one component fails?

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If one component fails, the current stops flowing in the entire circuit.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric current to flow easily, such as copper.