5.8B Circuits Vocabulary

A component added to a circuit for energy transformations such as a lightbulb, motor, or bell.

The ability of a material to allow electrical energy to pass through.

A complete path around which electricity can flow.

The flow of electricity in a circuit.

A battery.

A circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

A circuit where components are connected in a single path, so the current flows through each component one after another.

A circuit where components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for the current.

A safety device that protects a circuit by breaking the connection if the current is too high.

The route through which electricity flows in a circuit.