5th Grade Electricity Flashcard

Front

Electrons have a ______ charge.

Back

Negative

Front

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

Back

Copper

Front

Which material does not conduct electricity?

Back

Wood

Front

What happens to the circuit when a switch is turned off?

Back

The circuit becomes an open 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 electrical loop that prevents current from flowing.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A battery is a device that stores electrical energy and provides power to a circuit.