STAAR Review--Electricity

Front

Why is metal used to make electrical wires?

Back

It allows an electric current to freely flow.

Front

Which of these materials is a good insulator? Options: Plastic and metal, Metal and rubber, Plastic and rubber

Back

Plastic and rubber

Front

What is the function of the light bulb in a circuit?

Back

It changes electricity to light energy.

Front

What is the type of circuit that stops working when one bulb goes out?

Back

Series Circuit

Front

What is the energy source for a circuit? Options: Light bulb, Battery, Wire, Switch

Back

Battery

Front

What is it called when a circuit is complete?

Back

Closed circuit

Front

Circuit

Back

A path that a current can flow along

Front

What are the 3 basic components of a circuit?

Back

Energy source, Load, Energy Pathway

Front

What type of circuit is shown? Options: Parallel, Series, Open

Back

Series

Front

What is the power source in this circuit?

Back

Battery