Circuits

Front

Which of these best completes the circuit? Options: rubber band, metal nail, leather shoelace, wooden toothpick

Back

metal nail

Front

Which object most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y? Options: plastic straw, cotton string, aluminum foil, rubber eraser

Back

aluminum foil

Front

The electrician in this picture is wearing rubber gloves for protection. The purpose of the rubber gloves is to --

Back

protect the electrician

Front

Which of these substances conducts electricity the best? Options: wood, brick, copper, plastic

Back

copper

Front

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires? Options: rubber, tin, aluminum, water

Back

rubber

Front

This image represents what type of circuit? Options: open, closed, series, parallel

Back

parallel

Front

Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?

Back

No, because the switch is open.

Front

What type of circuit is represented by the diagram? Options: closed, series, open, parallel

Back

series

Front

If bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?

Back

bulbs 2 and 3 will stay lit

Front

A student builds a circuit made up of a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch. What will the student most likely observe in this circuit?

Back

Light bulb 1 will be on, but light bulb 2 will be off