Energy, Electricity, and Circuits

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What type of energy transformation occurs when electricity powers a light bulb?

Back

Electrical to light

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a roller coaster goes down a hill?

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Potential to kinetic

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What is a circuit?

Back

A path along which electricity can flow.

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What is energy in motion called?

Back

Kinetic Energy

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What are examples of light energy?

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Traffic light, lamp, light bulb, flashlight, all of the above.

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What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy that an object has due to its motion.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is a switch?

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A device that can open or close a circuit.