Electricity and Circuits

Front

What is required for electrical energy to flow?

Back

A closed circuit is required for electrical energy to flow.

Front

Which material is NOT a conductor?

Back

Wood is NOT a conductor.

Front

What type of circuit has components arranged in one path for the current?

Back

A series circuit has components arranged in one path for the current.

Front

Why can pennies be used to make a battery?

Back

Pennies can be used to make a battery because they are conductors.

Front

What type of circuit allows each component to have its own path for the current?

Back

A parallel circuit allows each component to have its own path for the current.

Front

Define a conductor.

Back

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

Front

Define an insulator.

Back

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

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electrical current to flow.

Front

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

A battery provides the electrical energy needed to push the current through the circuit.

Front

What happens in a series circuit if one component fails?

Back

If one component fails in a series circuit, the entire circuit stops working.