Electrical Energy Review

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.

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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 metal.

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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 is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, so electricity cannot flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

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What role does a battery play in a circuit?

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A battery produces energy that powers the circuit.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is a light bulb's function in a circuit?

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A light bulb converts electrical energy into light energy.

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What materials can be used to complete a circuit?

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Materials like metal (e.g., nails) can be used to complete a circuit.

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What happens when a circuit is broken?

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When a circuit is broken, electricity cannot flow, and devices like light bulbs will not work.