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5th Sci5.6B Circ+Ele
5.6 B Circuits and Electricity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electric circuit | The pathway through which electrical current flows |
| conductor | Material that allows heat or electrical energy to easily flow through it. |
| insulator | Material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow. |
| flow | To move or travel smoothly in a certain direction. |
| electric current | The flow of electricity through a circuit. |
| electromagnetic field | A magnetic field created by an electrical current. |
| closed circuit | A pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely. |
| open circuit | A pathway that prevents electric current from flowing freely or stops the flow. |
| electricity | Energy produced by the movement of electrons. |
| electrical energy | energy produced by electrical charges |
| thermal energy | energy that makes things feel warm |