Electrical circuits part two

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as metals like copper and aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or glass.

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What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit that has only one path for electricity to flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A complete electrical circuit through which current can flow.

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What is an open circuit?

Back

A circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What are the three essential components of all circuits?

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Power source, conductor, and load (like a light bulb).

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What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current, which can cause energy loss in the form of heat.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit that has multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What happens to the current in a series circuit if one component fails?

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The current stops flowing because there is only one path for electricity.

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What happens to the current in a parallel circuit if one component fails?

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The current can still flow through other paths, so the circuit remains functional.