Exploring Circuits and Conductors

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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 an insulator?

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

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Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?

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Silver.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed path through which electricity flows.

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What is a battery?

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A device that stores electrical energy and provides power to a circuit.

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What does a switch do in a circuit?

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It opens or closes the circuit, allowing or stopping the flow of electricity.

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What happens in a series circuit when one bulb goes out?

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All the bulbs go out because the circuit is broken.

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What happens in a parallel circuit when one bulb goes out?

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The other bulbs stay lit because they have their own paths for electricity.

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What is the symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram?

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Two parallel lines, one longer than the other.

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What is the symbol for a switch in a circuit diagram?

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A line with a break in the middle.