Electrical Circuits

Front

A device that opens and closes a circuit is called a __________.

Back

switch

Front

The power source in an electrical circuit is typically a __________.

Back

battery

Front

A circuit that has only one pathway for electrical current is called a __________.

Back

series circuit

Front

A material that does NOT allow electricity to flow through it is called a __________.

Back

insulator

Front

An example of a conductor of electricity is __________.

Back

copper

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

Front

The flow of electric charge is known as __________.

Back

electric current

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

Front

The unit of electric current is called __________.

Back

ampere (A)

Front

A __________ circuit has multiple pathways for electrical current to pass through.

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

Materials that allow electricity to flow easily are called __________.

Back

conductors

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NGSS.MS-PS2-5