Circuits

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What is a material that does NOT let electricity pass through it called?

Back

Electrical insulator.

Front

Does energy flow through an open or closed switch?

Back

Closed switch.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Front

Which wire would you need to cut in order for the circuit to be incomplete (not work)?

Back

Wire 1.

Front

What materials are needed to create a complete circuit?

Back

Battery, metal paperclip, copper wire, and light bulb.

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Front

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

Front

What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

Back

In a series circuit, components are connected end-to-end, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points.

Front

What happens to the current in a circuit if the resistance increases?

Back

The current decreases.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Ohm's Law states that the current (I) through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage (V) across the two points and inversely proportional to the resistance (R). It is expressed as V = I * R.

Front

What is the function of a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening (turning off) or closing (turning on) the circuit.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.