Electric Circuits

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A path that a current can flow along.

Front

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

Back

ON.

Front

A _______ controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF.

Back

electrical switch.

Front

An example of an insulator is?

Back

plastic.

Front

Is this a working circuit?

Back

Yes.

Front

What is an electric current?

Back

The flow of electric charge.

Front

What do we call materials that allow electricity to flow easily?

Back

Conductors.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores electrical energy.

Front

What happens when a circuit is OPEN?

Back

The flow of electricity stops.

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected in a single path.