Electrical Energy

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of electrical circuit where all components are connected in a single path, so the current flows through one component to get to the next.

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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 across multiple paths, allowing current to flow through more than one path.

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What happens to lightbulbs in a series circuit if one bulb burns out?

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If one bulb in a series circuit burns out, the circuit is broken and all bulbs will go out.

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What happens to lightbulbs in a parallel circuit if one bulb burns out?

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If one bulb in a parallel circuit burns out, the other bulbs will remain lit because they have separate paths for the current.

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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 plastic, rubber, and glass.

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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 the role of a switch in a circuit?

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

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is a complete circuit?

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A complete circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source, through components, and back to the power source.

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What is a lightbulb?

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A lightbulb is a device that converts electrical energy into light energy.