Circuits

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What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.

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What happens when a switch is open?

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When a switch is open, the circuit is broken, and electricity cannot flow.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What is a light bulb in a circuit?

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A light bulb is a device that converts electrical energy into light energy.

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What materials can be used to complete a circuit?

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Materials like wires, batteries, and conductive objects (like paper clips) can be used to complete a circuit.

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What is the best conductor among common objects?

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Metals, like nails and paper clips, are usually the best conductors.

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What happens if there is a break in the circuit?

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If there is a break in the circuit, electricity cannot flow, and devices like light bulbs will not work.

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How can you tell if a circuit is complete?

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A circuit is complete if electricity flows through it, lighting up devices like bulbs.