Energy and Circuits

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What are the three main components of a simple circuit?

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Battery, Light Bulb, and Metal Wire.

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What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charges to move easily through it.

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Which component provides energy to a circuit?

Back

The Battery.

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What is a conductor?

Back

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

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Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Styrofoam, Plastic, or Wool.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

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What happens when you use a conductor in a circuit?

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It allows electricity to flow.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

The battery provides the energy needed for the circuit to function.

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What materials are considered good conductors?

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Metals like copper and aluminum.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow electricity to flow; insulators do not.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.