Circuits

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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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

A series circuit has ____ path(s) that the electric current can take. 

• One
• Two 
• Three 
• Four

In a parallel circuit, if one connection is broken, all of the connections stop working.

• True
• False

Which of these objects is an insulator?

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

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

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

• Conductor
• Insulator

Would would best complete this circuit?

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

Electricity is the flow of _________.

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

What kind of circuit is this?

• series
• parallel

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

An incomplete circuit is shown.
To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed from —

• Point D to Point C
• Point B to Point C
• Point A to Point D
• Point B to Point D

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

This circuit has a battery, buzzer, and switch.
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -

• the switch gives energy to the battery
• the buzzer is made of special plastic
• the wires are cooled by the surrounding air
• electricity can flow in a complete path

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NGSS.4-PS3-2