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Science glossary

Circuit

A complete loop that electricity can flow around.

A simple circuit needs a power source such as a battery, wires and something that uses the electricity, such as a bulb. A break in the loop stops the flow.

Example: A switch opens and closes the loop to turn a light off and on.

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Related words

  • Conductor: A material that lets electricity or heat move through it easily.
  • Insulator: A material that does not let electricity or heat move through it easily.

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