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| the part of the bulb that lights |
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| How many paths of electricity are in a series circuit? |
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| there is only one path through which electricity can flow |
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| How many paths of electricity are in a parallel circuit? |
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| there are multiple paths through which electricity can flow (voltage stays the same) |
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| What is the voltage of one battery? |
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| material that does not allow the movement of electricity through it ex.) rubber, plastic, glass etc. |
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| What happens to the brightness of the bulbs as you add more batteries in a series circuit? |
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| it gets brighter as you add more batteries (voltage increases) |
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| What does resistance mean? |
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| a property of a material which describes how much it restricts (doesn't allow) the flow of electricity |
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| What is correct polarity? |
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| batteries with opposite (positive and negative) terminals facing each other |
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| What is another name for an insulator? |
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| also known as a nonconductor |
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| points which must be touched in order to make a complete circuit |
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| material through which electricity can move ex.) iron nail, paper clip, aluminum foil, |
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| Is a short, thick or long, thin wire more resistant to the flow of electricity? |
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| What happens to the brightness when you add more bulbs in a parallel circuit? |
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| the brightness stays the same |
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| wire that is highly resistant |
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| What does energy transformation mean? |
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| when energy changes from one form to another ex.) a battery changes chemical energy to electrical energy |
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| What are three actions that should be taken when your bulb does not light in a series circuit? |
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1. check all wire connections
2. change the battery
3. use a different bulb |
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| How well an object conducts electricity depends upon? |
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| the material, length, and thickness of the object |
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| What happens to the brightness as you add more bulbs in a series circuit? |
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| What happens to the brightness as you add more batteries in a series circuit? |
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| What happens to the brightness as you add more batteries in a parallel circuit? |
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| the brightness stays the same |
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| Is it easier to find a burned out bulb in a parallel or series circuit? |
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