Circuits and Electricity

Front

What is a wire in terms of electricity?

Back

A wire is a conductor.

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

Back

Parallel circuits.

Front

What is necessary to make a circuit complete?

Back

A complete path.

Front

What can a complete circuit include?

Back

A bulb, switch, and buzzer.

Front

Which switches can be open and still allow all parts of a circuit to work?

Back

Switches 1 and 3.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows 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 simple circuit?

Back

A basic circuit that includes a power source, a load, and a complete path.

Front

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.