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What makes the light turn on?
Vern has a question and a little kit of parts ready to explore.
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A quiet place to wonder
Before building, Vern slows down and looks closely at each part.
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Where the energy starts
The battery is the starting place that gives the circuit energy to move.
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An open switch
An open switch leaves a gap, so the energy cannot complete its trip.
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Try it safely
Vern checks the parts first and keeps the experiment simple and safe.
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Remember the loop
Battery, wires, lamp, and switch: a complete loop lets the light turn on.
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