Circuits Intro Lesson

Multiple Choice

An electric circuit in which the current passes through a single path.

• Parallel Circuit

• Current Circuit

• Series Circuit

• Conductor Circuit

Multiple Choice

The pathway through which electrical current flows

• Electric Circuit

• insulator

• Flows

• Electromagnet

Multiple Choice

A path along which electric charges can flow

• Series Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

• Circuit

• Conductor

Multiple Choice

Part of a circuit that controls the open-ness or closed-ness of the electric flow.

• Series Circuit

• Switch

• Parallel Circuit

• Generator

Multiple Choice

An incomplete or broken circuit.

• Closed Circuit

• Open Circuit

• Cracked bulb Circuit

Multiple Choice

A complete, connected circuit:

• Closed Circuit

• Conductor Circuit

• Open Circuit

Multiple Choice

What type of circuit is this?

• series circuit

• parallel circuit

Multiple Choice

What type of circuit is this?

• Series Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

Multiple Choice

Follow the path.

Which image demonstrates a flow of electrical current ?

• Open Circuit

• Closed Circuit

Multiple Choice

Which of these best completes the circuit?

• rubber band
• metal nail
• leather shoelace
• wooden toothpick

Multiple Choice

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

Multiple Choice

Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?

• wood
• brick
• copper
• plastic

Multiple Choice

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?

• rubber
• tin
• aluminum
• water

Multiple Choice

This image represents what type of circuit?

• open
• closed
• series
• parallel

Multiple Choice

Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?

• yes, because it has two batteries
• no, because the switch is open
• yes, because it is in a circuit
• no, because the bulb is burned out

Multiple Choice

What type of circuit is represented by the diagram?

• closed
• series
• open
• parallel