5th Grade Science Circuits

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What is a series circuit?

Back

A series circuit is a circuit that lights multiple bulbs and has ONE path.

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Parallel circuit

Back

An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

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Open circuit

Back

A circuit that has a break or gap in the path of current flow.

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Closed circuit

Back

A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.

Front

Which type of circuit has only one path for the current to flow?

Back

series circuit

Front

Which type of circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow?

Back

parallel circuit

Front

What happens in an open circuit?

Back

No current flows

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What happens in a closed circuit?

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Electric current can flow continuously