Electrical Circuits

Front

What is required for electricity to flow through a circuit?

Back

The circuit must be a closed, complete path.

Front

What does it mean when a switch in a circuit is closed?

Back

It means that the circuit is complete, allowing electricity to flow.

Front

If a circuit has two light bulbs and is complete, how many light bulbs will be ON?

Back

2 light bulbs will be ON.

Front

What happens to the light bulbs in a circuit if the wire is cut?

Back

If the wire is cut, no light bulbs will be ON (0 bulbs).

Front

True or False: Wood is a great conductor of electricity.

Back

False, wood is an insulator and does not allow electricity to flow.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

Front

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

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

Front

What is the difference between a closed circuit and an open circuit?

Back

A closed circuit allows electricity to flow, while an open circuit does not.

Front

What materials are considered good conductors of electricity?

Back

Metals like copper and aluminum are good conductors of electricity.

Front

What is the effect of adding more light bulbs in a series circuit?

Back

Adding more light bulbs in a series circuit can decrease the brightness of each bulb.