Electrical Energy & Circuit SOL Review

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What is an electric circuit?

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A complete path that allows electric current to flow.

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What are the three main parts of a simple circuit?

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Power source (battery), conductor (wires), and load (bulb).

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True or False: In an open circuit, electricity can flow.

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False

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What device can open or close a circuit?

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A switch

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What happens to a bulb's brightness if you add more batteries in a series?

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It gets brighter (more voltage)

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that resists electric flow.

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True or False: Adding more bulbs in a parallel circuit keeps each bulb bright.

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True

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What is the unit measure for electric current?

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Amperes (Amps)

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What is the unit for electrical potential (voltage)?

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Volts