4th grade Electric circuits

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that makes things bright and allows us to see.

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What does electricity flow through to create a magnetic field?

Back

Electricity flows through a wire to create a magnetic field.

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Is a plastic fork a conductor or an insulator?

Back

A plastic fork is an insulator.

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What does it mean when a switch is open?

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An open switch means that the circuit is not complete, and electricity cannot flow.

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What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy of motion, like when a kite flies.

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What is a conductor?

Back

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

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What is an insulator?

Back

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

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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.

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What is an example of a conductor?

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An example of a conductor is copper wire.

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What is an example of an insulator?

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An example of an insulator is rubber.