Electricity Review

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electrons on the surface of an object.

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What type of circuit provides a continuous path for electricity to flow?

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A closed circuit.

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What is an example of a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it, such as copper or aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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An object that does not transmit electricity, such as rubber or glass.

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What is an open circuit?

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An electrical circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that are found in atoms and are responsible for electricity.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.

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What is a battery?

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A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

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What is a switch?

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A device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the same current flows through all components.