electricity and circuits

Front

Electric current moves from areas of positive charge to areas of _____________.

Back

negative charge

Front

What happens when the switch in a circuit with a battery, buzzer, and switch is closed?

Back

Electricity can flow in a complete path, causing the buzzer to sound.

Front

Choose the correct sentence: This circuit will NOT work because it is an _____________.

Back

open circuit.

Front

What will happen if one light bulb is removed from a circuit with multiple bulbs?

Back

The other bulbs will stay on.

Front

For electrical energy to flow, there must be a(n) ______.

Back

closed circuit.

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A closed circuit is a complete electrical loop that allows current to flow.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

An open circuit is a broken loop where electricity cannot flow.

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 a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one component fails?

Back

If one component fails in a series circuit, the entire circuit stops working.