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Electricity
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Science
5th Grade
10/29/2012

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Term
circuit
Definition
the complete path of an electrical current
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current
Definition
the flow of an electrical charge through a conductor
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open circuit
Definition
an incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows
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closed circuit
Definition
an electrical circuit through which current can flow in an uninterrupted path
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series circuit
Definition
will take a current to one final switch
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parallel circuit
Definition
divides the current, delivering it to two switches
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reflection
Definition
when light bounces off objects
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refraction
Definition
the bending of light rays
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prism
Definition
device for producing or controlling light; a prism refracts light, dividing it into the colors of the spectrum
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convex lens
Definition
a lens that is curved outward; the ends are narrow and the middle is wide
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concave lens
Definition
a lens having at least one surface curved like the inner surface of a sphere
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unfriendly
Definition
not friendly or kind; hostile; not favorable
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kindness
Definition
being marked by good and giving behavior; pleasant attitude; concern for others
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joyous
Definition
full of joy; happy; glad
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careful
Definition
cautious in one's actions
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