5.4 Circuits SOL Prep

Front

What is the flow of electrical power called?

Back

Electricity

Front

Why does the electrician wear rubber gloves?

Back

To protect the electrician from electrical shock.

Front

What type of circuit is formed when the path is complete?

Back

Closed circuit

Front

What happens to the light bulb if the switch is open?

Back

The light bulb will not light up.

Front

What is required for a circuit to work?

Back

A complete path for electricity to flow.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

A circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What happens if a light bulb is burned out in a circuit?

Back

The circuit will not work because the path is broken.