4th Grade Circuit Questions

Front

What action needs to be done to turn the bulb on?

Back

Close the switch.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows energy to flow through it.

Front

What is an incomplete circuit?

Back

A circuit that does not have a complete path for current to flow.

Front

What happens when a switch is open?

Back

The circuit is incomplete, and the bulb will not light up.

Front

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

Back

To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

Front

Can you name a common conductor?

Back

Copper is a common conductor.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow energy to flow through it.

Front

What is the purpose of a circuit?

Back

To provide a path for electric current to flow.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one bulb goes out?

Back

The entire circuit is broken, and all bulbs will go out.

Front

What happens in a parallel circuit if one bulb goes out?

Back

The other bulbs will remain lit.