Types of Energy and Circuits

Levi is wanting to light a bulb.  What does he need to get the bulb to light?

• A battery and a paper clip
• A battery and a wire
• A paper clip and a wire
• A switch and a wire

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If you replace the paper clip with a plastic spoon, what happens?

• The bulb doesn't light
• The bulb is dimmer
• The wires get hot
• There is no change

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If you replace the paper clip with a plastic spoon, what is the plastic spoon acting as?

• A conductor
• A diode
• An insulator
• A switch

Which of these objects is an insulator?

• Copper Wire
• Paper Clip
• Steel Pole
• Rubber Gloves

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An object through which electrons can easily flow is called a(n) ___________.

• Conductor
• Insulator

Which one is a conductor? 

• wood 
• iron 
• plastic spoon 
• paper 

Would would best complete this circuit?

• A wire
• A switch
• A battery
• A light bulb

A material in which electrons are not able to move easily 

• Circuit 
• Insulator 
• Resistance 
• Conductor

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Electrons need a GOOD PATH made of a ______ for them to flow. 

• Conductor
• Insulator

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

• electrical switch
• electric circuit