Circuits and Electricity

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What stops the flow of electricity?

Back

An insulator stops the flow of electricity.

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What is the energy being used when electrical energy is converted to light and thermal energy?

Back

Electrical energy is converted to light and thermal energy.

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What are the two charged ends of a battery?

Back

One end is positive and the other end is negative.

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In a circuit with switches, what happens when all switches are closed?

Back

All the lights are on.

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What type of circuit has multiple paths for electricity to flow?

Back

Parallel circuits have multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it.

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What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

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What is a series circuit?

Back

A series circuit is a circuit where all components are connected in a single path.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A parallel circuit is a circuit where components are connected across common points, providing multiple paths for current.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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

Back

The brightness of the bulbs decreases as more bulbs are added in a series circuit.