Electrical Circuits Review

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What is an open circuit?

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An electrical circuit with at least one break in the loop, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What is the energy source for a circuit?

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Battery.

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What happens if the battery is missing from a circuit?

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The light bulbs will be off because there is no power for the circuit to work.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit with several paths for electricity to flow.

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What does it mean when the switch is closed in a circuit?

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The circuit is complete, allowing electricity to flow and the light to be on.

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What is a closed circuit?

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An electrical circuit that is complete, allowing electricity to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where electricity flows in a single path.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What role do wires play in a circuit?

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Wires connect different components of a circuit, allowing electricity to flow.