Circuits and Electricity

Front

What are the two charged ends of a battery?

Back

One positive and one negative.

Front

Why do electricians wear rubber gloves?

Back

Because rubber is an insulator.

Front

What type of circuit has multiple paths for electricity to flow?

Back

Parallel circuits.

Front

What is needed at Position X for a buzzer to sound when a switch is closed?

Back

A power source.

Front

What happens when a switch in a circuit is closed?

Back

The circuit is complete, allowing electricity to flow.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What is the role of a power source in a circuit?

Back

To provide the energy needed for the circuit to function.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected one after another, so electricity flows through each component in turn.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.