Electricity and Circuits

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What happens to the brightness of lightbulbs in a series circuit when more lightbulbs are added?

Back

The brightness of the lightbulbs decreases as more lightbulbs are added in a series circuit.

Front

What material can be used to make a battery and is a good conductor?

Back

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

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A series circuit is a type of circuit where there is only one path for electrons to flow. If one light goes out, all lights go out.

Front

Which circuit would have the brightest bulbs if both circuits use the same type and size of battery?

Back

The circuit on the right would have the brightest bulbs.

Front

What happens if one part of a circuit is broken?

Back

The electricity will stop flowing.

Front

What is the definition of a conductor?

Back

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

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A closed circuit is a complete electrical circuit through which current can flow.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

An open circuit is a broken circuit where electricity cannot flow.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A parallel circuit is a type of circuit where there are multiple paths for electrons to flow.