Electricity and Circuits

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge, typically through wires.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete electrical loop that allows current to flow.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken loop where electricity cannot flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of circuit that has only one path for electricity to flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit that has multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as metals.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or plastic.

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What happens when a switch is open?

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When a switch is open, the circuit is incomplete, and electricity cannot flow.

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What happens when a switch is closed?

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When a switch is closed, the circuit is complete, and electricity can flow.