Energy and Electricity

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are particles with no charge, found in the nucleus of an atom.

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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 is a series circuit?

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

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing current to flow through multiple paths.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

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