Electric Circuits

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What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit that has one path for electricity to travel.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit that has multiple branches for electricity to travel.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one component fails?

Back

The entire circuit stops working.

Front

What happens in a parallel circuit if one component fails?

Back

The other components can still work.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Plastic is an example of an insulator.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Metal is an example of a conductor.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

Front

What is a light bulb in a circuit?

Back

A device that converts electrical energy into light energy.