Electric 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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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

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

• Conductor
• Insulator

What kind of circuit is this?

• series
• parallel

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What is a circuit?

• A constant flow of electricity 
• A path that a current can flow along

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

• ON
• OFF

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If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____.

• ON
• OFF

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Why electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

• To make it look pretty

• To help electricity flow along the wire

• To make it safe

• To add more energy

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Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

• Because copper is shiny

• Because copper conducts electricity

• Because copper is not magnetic

• Because copper insulate electricity

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