Electricity and Circuits

Front

What type of circuit allows each component to be turned on and off separately?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

Which material is NOT a conductor of electricity?

Back

Wood

Front

What is the measure of potential energy stored in a battery called?

Back

Voltage

Front

In which type of circuit are components arranged with only one path for the current?

Back

Series circuit

Front

What device could NOT be used to speed up the flow of electricity in a circuit?

Back

Fuse

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

Back

To provide electrical energy.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

Front

What is resistance in a circuit?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current.