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  1. What is electricity?Electricity is a type of energy that can build up in one place and then flow from that place to another, doing work like lighting a bulb or powering a computer.
  2. What are the two types of electric charges?The two types of electric charges are positive and negative. Positive charges come from having more protons than electrons, and negative charges come from having more electrons than protons.
  3. What is a conductor in terms of electricity?A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. Examples are metals like copper and aluminum.
  4. What is an insulator in terms of electricity?An insulator is a material that does not easily allow electricity to flow through it. Examples are rubber, glass, and wood.
  5. What is a circuit in terms of electricity?A circuit is a complete, closed path that electricity follows. It's like a circle that the electricity travels around.

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