Electricity and Circuits

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What are conductors?

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Materials that allow electricity to flow through them easily, such as metals like copper.

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What is an insulator?

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Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them easily, such as rubber or plastic.

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What is a complete circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source, through a device, and back to the power source.

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What is a battery?

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A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy to power circuits.

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What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

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To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

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What is a lightbulb?

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A device that converts electrical energy into light energy.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A type of circuit where there are multiple paths for electricity to flow, allowing devices to operate independently.

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What is a series circuit?

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A type of circuit where all components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all of them.

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Why is copper commonly used in electrical wiring?

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Because copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.

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What happens if a circuit is open?

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Electricity cannot flow, and devices in the circuit will not work.