Electricity and Circuits

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Chemical energy.

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What does the minus sign on a battery indicate?

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It indicates the negative terminal.

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Why do electricians wear rubber gloves?

Back

Because rubber is an insulator.

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What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

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To start and stop electric current.

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What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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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 one after another, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across the same voltage source.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric current to pass through.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric current to flow easily.

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What happens when a circuit is open?

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Electric current cannot flow.

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What happens when a circuit is closed?

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Electric current can flow.