Circuits, conductors, insulators, and magnet poles.
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- What is a circuit?
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A path for electricity to flow through- What is the main job of a battery?
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To provide energy that makes electricity flow- Name three things needed for a circuit to work
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A power source, wires, and something that uses the power- What is an open circuit?
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A circuit with a break so electricity cannot flow- What is a closed circuit?
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A complete circuit where electricity can flow all the way- What does a switch do?
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It opens and closes a circuit to turn electricity on and off- What is a conductor?
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A material that lets electricity flow through it easily- Name one metal that is a good conductor
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Copper, aluminum, or silver- What is an insulator?
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A material that stops electricity from flowing through it- Name one material that is a good insulator
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Rubber, plastic, or wood- Why is wire covered with rubber or plastic?
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To protect people from electric shock- What is a magnet?
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An object that attracts certain metals and has a magnetic field- How many poles does every magnet have?
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Two poles, the north pole and the south pole- What happens when the north pole of one magnet touches the south pole of another?
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They attract each other- What happens when two north poles are placed near each other?
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They repel each other, or push apart
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