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Electric spark

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a lightning bolt in the sky during a thunderstorm? Well, that's like an electric spark! Basically, an electric spark is a tiny lightning bolt that happens when two things with electricity in them get close enough together.

It's kind of like when you have two magnets and you try to bring them close to each other. If you get them close enough, they stick together, right? Well, with electricity, it's a little different. When you get two things with opposite electric charges close together, it can cause a little "zap" or "spark" that you can see and hear.

Sometimes, people use electric sparks on purpose to create things like fireworks, or to light gas stoves or grills. But it's important to be careful when using electricity, because sparks can be dangerous if they start fires or hurt people or animals.

So, in summary: An electric spark is like a tiny lightning bolt that happens when two things with opposite electricity get close together, and it can be used for cool things like fireworks or starting fires (but also can be dangerous if not used safely).
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