5th Grade Science Circuits

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

parallel circuit

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What happens in an open circuit?

Back

No current flows.

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Which type of circuit has only one path for the current to flow?

Back

series circuit

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What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is current?

Back

The flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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What is voltage?

Back

The electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.

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What is resistance?

Back

The opposition to the flow of current in a circuit.

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A circuit that is complete and allows current to flow.