5th Grade Circuits

Front

What is a common household item that uses electricity to generate heat?

Back

Toaster

Front

What is the term for a material that allows electricity to flow through it?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is necessary for the flow of electricity to occur?

Back

A complete path

Front

What is the role of a conductor in an electrical circuit?

Back

It allows electricity to flow.

Front

Is a switch necessary to make a circuit complete?

Back

False

Front

What is the definition of an electrical circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What are the two main types of electrical circuits?

Back

Series and parallel circuits.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one component fails?

Back

The entire circuit stops working.

Front

What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

Back

To open or close the circuit.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electricity to flow, while an insulator does not.