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5.6B
Electrical Circuits
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Circuit | A closed conducting circle or loop through which current can flow |
| Closed (complete or working) circuit | The path through which an electric current can flow |
| Electric current | The flow of electricity through a conductor |
| Electrical energy | Energy that is absorbed or delivered by an electric circuit |
| Energy | The ability to do work |
| Light energy | A form of energy which our eyes can detect |
| Open (incomplete or broken) circuit | The path through which an electric current cannot flow |
| Sound energy | Energy produced by vibrations |
| Thermal energy | Energy related to the temperature of an object or a substance |