Released STAAR Questions 5.6B Circuits and Electricity

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.

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What happens when a switch in a circuit is closed?

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When a switch is closed, it completes the circuit, allowing electric current to flow and power devices.

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What is the role of a fuse in an electric circuit?

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A fuse protects the circuit by breaking the connection if the current is too high, preventing damage to the circuit.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What type of energy is produced when electric current passes through a fan?

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Heat energy is produced in addition to mechanical energy when electric current passes through a fan.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit where there are multiple paths for current to flow, so if one path is broken, others can still work.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of circuit where all components are connected in a single path, so if one component fails, the entire circuit stops working.

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What happens if one lightbulb burns out in a series circuit?

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If one lightbulb burns out in a series circuit, the entire circuit will stop working.

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What happens if one lightbulb burns out in a parallel circuit?

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If one lightbulb burns out in a parallel circuit, the other lightbulbs will continue to work.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into electricity using solar panels.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5