Circuits and Current Electricity

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is a battery in a circuit?

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A power source that provides the 'push' that keeps the electrons moving.

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What are the particles in an atom?

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Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows the flow of electric current.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that blocks the flow of electric current.

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How does electricity flow in a circuit?

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Electricity flows from the power source, through conductors, to the load, and back.

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What is current electricity?

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The flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is a resistor?

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A component that resists the flow of electric current.

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.