Electric Circuits

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as copper or aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or plastic.

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What is an electric circuit?

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A path that a current can flow along, typically including a power source, conductors, and a load.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit that has only one path for the electric current to flow.

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What happens if one component in a series circuit fails?

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The entire circuit is broken, and all components will stop working.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit that has multiple paths for the electric current to flow.

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What happens if one component in a parallel circuit fails?

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The other components can still function because there are multiple paths for the current.

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What is a switch in an electric circuit?

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A device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

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What is a load in an electric circuit?

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A component that consumes electrical energy, such as a light bulb or motor.

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What is voltage?

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The measure of electric potential difference between two points in a circuit.