Electricity and Circuits

Front

What happens if one part of the circuit is broken?

Back

The electricity will stop flowing.

Front

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

Back

Iron.

Front

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

Back

To start and stop electric current.

Front

What does the plus sign on a battery indicate?

Back

The positive terminal.

Front

What is an electric circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected in a single path.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected across common points or junctions.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one component fails?

Back

The entire circuit stops working.