Force, Motion and Energy STAAR Review

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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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 is a series circuit?

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A series circuit is a circuit where the components are connected one after another, so the current flows through each component in turn.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A parallel circuit is a circuit where the components are connected across common points, allowing current to flow through multiple paths.

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What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

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A switch is used to turn on and off the flow of current in a circuit.

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

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

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

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

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.