Electricity and Circuits- Grade 6

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What is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

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What happens to a bulb when a conductor is placed in between the probes?

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The bulb will glow.

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How can electricity be best described?

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Electricity is a flow of electrons.

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What type of energy does an electric bell transform into?

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Electric bells transform electric energy into sound energy.

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What is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily called?

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A material that allows electricity to flow easily is called a conductor.

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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 circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity 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 power the circuit.

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What is resistance in an electrical circuit?

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

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What is a switch?

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A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit.