Electric Circuits

Front

What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A complete, unbroken path through which electric charges flow.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric charges to flow through it easily.

Front

What happens when a switch is open?

Back

The circuit is broken and charges cannot flow.

Front

If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____?

Back

OFF.

Front

If the electric circuit is CLOSED, the switch is _______?

Back

ON.

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A complete circuit that allows electric charges to flow.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

A circuit that is broken, preventing electric charges from flowing.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric charges to flow through it easily.

Front

What role does a battery play in a circuit?

Back

It provides the electrical energy needed to push charges through the circuit.

Front

What is a switch in an electrical circuit?

Back

A device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.