Electricity, Circuits, Symbols

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A type of circuit where there are multiple pathways for electricity to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A type of circuit where there is only one pathway for electricity to flow.

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What is a battery?

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A small device that stores energy in a chemical form.

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What is a load in a circuit?

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The amount of devices which are in a circuit.

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What is a power source?

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A device which provides energy for a circuit.

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What is a switch?

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A device that can open or close a circuit.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to go through it.

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What is a non-conductor?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

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What happens in a complete circuit?

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Electricity flows continuously through the circuit.

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What is the role of a circuit tester?

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To determine whether an object is a conductor or non-conductor of electricity.