Electricity

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charges on the surface of an object.

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Why is a balloon attracted to hair when rubbed together?

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The balloon and the hair both have opposite charges.

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily, while an insulator does not.

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What is a common energy source used in a circuit?

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A battery.

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What happens when two objects with the same charge are brought near each other?

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They repel each other.

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What is an example of a conductor?

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Copper wire.

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What is an example of an insulator?

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Rubber.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A).

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What is the flow of electric charge called?

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Electric current.

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What is the purpose of a circuit?

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To provide a path for electric current to flow.

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