5th Grade Science Circuits

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What is a parallel circuit?

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An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What happens in an open circuit?

Back

No current flows.

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.

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Which type of circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow?

Back

parallel circuit

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Which type of circuit has only one path for the current to flow?

Back

series circuit

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What is a series circuit?

Back

An electrical circuit that has only one path for the current to flow.

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What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

Resistance is a measure of how much a material opposes the flow of electric current.

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What is voltage?

Back

Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit.

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What is a battery's role in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to push the current through the circuit.

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What is a switch in a circuit?

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A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of current.