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What is a good insulator?

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Plastic and rubber are good insulators.

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What characterizes a series circuit?

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In a series circuit, the same current flows through all components.

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What happens to light bulbs in a series circuit as more are added?

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The bulbs get dimmer as more are added.

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What is required for a circuit to work?

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A closed circuit requires an energy source.

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What happens if one bulb goes out in a series circuit?

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All other bulbs also go out.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, the current is divided among multiple paths.

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What happens to the brightness of bulbs in a parallel circuit when more are added?

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The brightness of each bulb remains the same.

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What is the effect of adding more resistors in series?

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The total resistance increases.

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What is the effect of adding more resistors in parallel?

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The total resistance decreases.

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What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

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A switch controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.