Closed Circuits

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What is a switch?

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A device that makes or breaks the connection in a closed circuit.

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True or false: A closed current allows energy to flow and light up the lightbulb.

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True

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What is an example of a power source?

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A battery or a plug connected to an outlet.

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What is an example of a switch?

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A light switch that turns the light on or off.

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What is an example of light in a circuit?

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A lightbulb that illuminates when the circuit is closed.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete electrical loop that allows current to flow.

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What happens in an open circuit?

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The circuit is broken, and electricity cannot flow.

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What is the role of a power source in a circuit?

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It provides the electrical energy needed for the circuit to function.

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What is a pathway in a circuit?

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The route through which electricity flows, typically made of wires.

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What is the function of a lightbulb in a circuit?

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To convert electrical energy into light energy.