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Circuits

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A circuit is a special path that lets electricity travel to power your favorite toys and lights.

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Imagine a circular race track for tiny toy cars where the cars must complete the loop to keep moving.

Think of a circuit like a big circle made of wires. Electricity loves to run around this circle, just like you running on a playground! When the path is connected, the electricity flows through to turn on your colorful night light or make your battery-powered toy go vroom. If there is a break in the path, like a door being closed, the electricity stops moving and the light turns off. It is like magic that you control with a simple switch! You are doing a great job learning how the world works around you. 💡