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1. Complete path for electricity to flow from one end of the electric cell to the other.

This
circuit is called a closed circuit. If there is a gap in the circuit, electricity cannot flow. This
circuit is called an open circuit.

2. Some materials allow electricity to flow through them, They are called electrical
conductors. Metals such as copper, aluminium and iron are good electrical conductors.
But some materials like graphite can also conduct electricity but not as well as metals can

3. Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them are called electrical
insulation. Plastic, glass and wood are examples of electrical insulators.

4. When a switch is closed, the electricity can flow. When the switch is open, the electricity
cannot flow.

5. Electric current can be measured using an ammeter

6. Electric current is measured in amperes

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