Science 5.6b

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electric current flows.

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What are the main components of a simple electric circuit?

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The main components are a power source (like a battery), conductors (wires), and a load (like a light bulb).

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What happens when a switch in a circuit is closed?

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When a switch is closed, it completes the circuit, allowing electric current to flow.

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What happens when a switch in a circuit is open?

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When a switch is open, it breaks the circuit, stopping the flow of electric current.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a type of circuit where there are multiple paths for the current to flow.

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What is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a type of circuit where all components are connected in a single path.

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

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

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

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If one bulb burns out in a parallel circuit, the other bulbs remain lit because there are multiple paths for the current.

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What is the function of a light bulb in a circuit?

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A light bulb converts electrical energy into light energy.