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Lesson 346 of 500 · Extra Passages
⭐ 30 XPElectricity Circuits
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Electricity circuits are pathways that allow electric current to flow.
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Electricity circuits are pathways that allow electric current to flow. They are made up of three main parts: a power source, wires, and a load. The power source, like a battery, provides the energy. Wires connect everything together, and the load can be a light bulb or a toy that uses the electricity. When you turn on a switch, it completes the circuit, allowing electricity to flow and power the load. For example, when you flip a light switch, you create a circuit that lets electricity travel to the light bulb, making it shine bright!
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1 of 2What are the three main parts of an electricity circuit?
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