Electricity and Magnetism Review

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What do you call a device that converts mechanical movement into electricity?

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Electric generator

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When all parts of the circuit are connected it is a ______ circuit.

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Closed

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What is an open circuit?

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A circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit with a single path the current follows.

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What happens when a switch is closed?

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It completes a circuit and allows electricity to flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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

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What is an electric motor?

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A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is an electric field?

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A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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It provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What is resistance in a circuit?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current.