Electric Circuits

Front

What type of circuit is needed for the light bulb to be ON?

Back

Closed circuit

Front

What happens if the circuit is open?

Back

The light bulb will not light up.

Front

What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A complete, unbroken path through which electric charges flow.

Front

What controls the flow of electrons in a circuit?

Back

An electrical switch.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A path that a current can flow along.

Front

What happens in a closed circuit?

Back

Electric charges can flow freely.

Front

What happens in an open circuit?

Back

The flow of electric charges is interrupted.

Front

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

It provides the electrical energy needed to push charges through the circuit.

Front

What is a light bulb in a circuit?

Back

A device that converts electrical energy into light energy.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric charges to flow easily.