Brainpop Electricity

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is any material that allows electrons to move through it easily.

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True or False: An electric current can happen all on its own.

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False

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What is a LOAD in a circuit?

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A LOAD is a device that uses electricity.

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True or False: Electricity occurs nearly instantly in the natural world.

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True

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What is the function of a power source in a circuit?

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To generate a steady supply of electrons.

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that resists the motion of electrons.

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What is an electric circuit?

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An electric circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is voltage?

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Voltage is the difference in electric potential energy per unit charge between two points.

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What is current?

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Current is the rate at which electric charge flows through a conductor.