Electricity/Circuits

Front

A material that prevents the flow of electricity is called an _________________.

Back

insulator

Front

A circuit with components arranged in a straight line is called a __________________________.

Back

series circuit

Front

True or False: All circuits need a source of electricity, wires, and a receiver.

Back

True

Front

Wood, rubber, plastic, glass, and oil are examples of: _________________.

Back

Insulators

Front

Copper, silver, gold, steel, and water are examples of: _________________.

Back

Conductors

Front

The flow of electric charge is known as _________________.

Back

electricity

Front

A device that opens or closes a circuit is called a _________________.

Back

switch

Front

In a ________________ circuit, the current can flow through multiple paths.

Back

parallel circuit

Front

The part of the circuit that uses electricity to do work is called a _________________.

Back

load (e.g., light bulb, motor)

Front

The unit of electric current is called _________________.

Back

ampere (A)