Science Readiness: Electricity and Magnetism

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically through wires, which can power devices and appliances.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow, consisting of a power source, wires, and a load.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken path in which electric current cannot flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete path that allows electric current to flow.

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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, such as metals like copper.

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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, such as rubber or plastic.

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What happens when like charges are brought together?

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Like charges repel each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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What happens when opposite charges are brought together?

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Opposite charges attract each other.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object.

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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.