2.2 Circuits Vocabulary

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What is a battery?

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A container consisting of chemical energy converted into electricity, serving as a source of power.

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What is a conductor?

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A substance that allows electricity or heat to easily pass through it.

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What is electricity?

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A form of energy produced inside particles of matter.

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What is current?

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The movement or flow of electricity in a certain path.

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What is an energy source?

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The place where energy comes from.

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What is an insulator?

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A substance that does not allow electricity or heat to pass through it easily.

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What is an open circuit?

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A circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all of them.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current to flow.