5th Grade Science Circuits

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What is an open circuit?

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A circuit that has a break or gap in the path of current flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a circuit that lights multiple bulbs and has ONE path.

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What type of circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow?

Back

parallel circuit

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.

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What happens in a closed circuit?

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Electric current can flow continuously.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit that has multiple paths for current to flow.

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What is the difference between series and parallel circuits?

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In a series circuit, components are connected in a single path; in a parallel circuit, components are connected in multiple paths.

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What is resistance in a circuit?

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

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What is a battery's role in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to push current through the circuit.

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What is a light bulb in a circuit?

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A light bulb is a component that converts electrical energy into light energy.