Electricity

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are connected alongside each other, so the current can split and flow through multiple paths. If one component fails, the others can still operate.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where components are connected one after another in a single path. If one component fails, the entire circuit stops working.

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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. Examples include rubber, glass, and plastic.

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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. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object, which occurs when an object gains or loses electrons.

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What is a switch?

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A switch is a device that can open or close an electrical circuit, allowing or stopping the flow of electricity.

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What happens in a series circuit if one bulb is removed?

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In a series circuit, if one bulb is removed, the entire circuit is broken, and all the lights go out.

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What happens in a parallel circuit if one bulb is removed?

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In a parallel circuit, if one bulb is removed, the other bulbs continue to light up because there are multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What is current?

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Current is the flow of electric charge in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).

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What is voltage?

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Voltage is the electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in volts (V). It is what pushes the current through the circuit.