Science SOL 5.4 Electricity

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, meaning that electricity cannot flow through it.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete circuit that allows electricity to flow through it.

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What materials should NOT be used for the handle of a screwdriver when working with electricity?

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Steel should NOT be used for the handle of a screwdriver because it is a conductor of electricity.

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What is a simple circuit?

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A simple circuit consists of a light bulb, a battery, and a wire.

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What happens to electrical energy in a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into radiant energy when using a lamp.

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What is an electrical current?

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An electrical current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-1

NGSS.HS-PS3-2

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What is a light bulb?

Back

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

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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 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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NGSS.MS-PS2-3