Electricity and Circuits

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are arranged in a single path, so the current flows through one component to get to the next.

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What is voltage?

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Voltage is the measure of potential energy stored in a battery, representing the force that pushes electric charges through a circuit.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where each component has its own separate path for the current to flow, allowing components to operate independently.

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Why can pennies be used to make a battery?

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Pennies can be used to make a battery because they are conductors, allowing electric current to flow.

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What type of circuit allows each component to be turned on and off separately?

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A parallel circuit allows each component to be turned on and off separately.

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What is a conductor?

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

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What is an insulator?

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

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What is resistance?

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Resistance is a measure of how much a material opposes the flow of electric current, affecting how much current can flow in a circuit.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to power circuits.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow from a power source, through components, and back to the power source.