Energy and Circuits

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores electrical energy and provides power to a circuit.

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What happens in a series circuit when one bulb goes out?

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All bulbs in a series circuit will go out because the circuit is incomplete.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit where there are multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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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.

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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.

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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A switch controls the flow of electricity in a circuit, allowing it to be turned on or off.

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What is a lightbulb?

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A lightbulb is a device that produces light when electricity passes through it.