circuit

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What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit with a single path the current follows.

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What is an open circuit?

Back

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

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A circuit where all parts are connected, allowing current to flow.

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What is a conductor?

Back

A material in which electrons are able to move easily.

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What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electrons to move easily.

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What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

Front

What is a switch in a circuit?

Back

A device that can open or close a circuit.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit with multiple paths for the current to follow.

Front

What happens when a circuit is open?

Back

The flow of current stops.