Electric Circuits

If a circuit is OPEN...

• the circuit is complete and the light will work.

• the circuit is broken and the light will NOT work

• the circuit is a series circuit

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NGSS.4-PS3-2

What are the three components needed for a complete circuit?

• wire, load, energy source

• wire, switch, load

• wire, switch, energy source

A series circuit...

• has a single path for energy to flow

• has multiple paths for energy to flow

• has a single load

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

A battery can be a ______________ in an electric circuit.

• energy source

• load

• switch

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

A complete, unbroken path that allows electricity to flow is called a ___________ circuit.

• open

• closed

• parallel

The buildup or electrical charges is called ________. It is what makes clothes stick together.

• static electricity

• charged particles

What type of circuit is this?

• parallel circuit

• series circuit

• open circuit

• closed circuit

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

What type of circuit is shown?

• series circuit

• open circuit

• parallel circuit

Will the light bulb light in this circuit?

• Yes

• No

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Is a plastic fork an insulator or conductor?

• insulator

• conductor

Tags

NGSS.5-PS1-3