Electricity Unit Review

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.

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What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

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In a series circuit, all components are connected in a single path, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.

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What is current electricity?

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Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor, such as a wire.

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What materials are good conductors of electricity?

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Good conductors include metals like copper, aluminum, and silver.

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What materials are insulators?

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Insulators are materials that do not allow electricity to flow easily, such as rubber, glass, and plastic.

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What is an electric charge?

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An electric charge is a property of subatomic particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electric field.

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What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after walking on carpet?

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You may feel a shock due to static electricity, which occurs when excess charge is transferred to the doorknob.

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What is a conductor?

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

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy.