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electricity week 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| series circuit | an electric circuit in which the devices are connected in one continuous loop |
| parallel circuit | an electric circuit in which each device has its own separate loop |
| closed circuit | a complete electrical circuit around which current flows |
| open circuit | an incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows |
| electrical circuit | a complete path of conductors that an electric current can flow through |
| switch | a device on a circuit that can open and close the pathway |
| battery | (Source of energy) having two ends or poles. One is positive and the other is negative. Electricity can flow from a power source to something else if there is a complete or closed circuit. |
| energy | the ability to do work |