Electricity and Circuits

Which of the following is NOT a conductor?

• Water
• Aluminum
• Wood
• Penny

Which type of circuit would you use in order to turn each component on and off separately?

• Series
• Parallel

In a _________ circuit, each component has its own path for the current to flow.

• series
• parallel

In a _________ circuit, the components are arranged with one path for the current.

• series
• parallel

Why does the following circuit not work?

• The light bulb is broken

• The switch is closed

• The wood block is an insulator

• The battery is dead

The light bulb does not turn on, which statement explains why it is not working?

• The battery is dead

• The light bulb is broken

• The bell is taking all of the energy

• The light bulb is not part of a complete circuit

The force that pushes the electricity through a circuit is called...

• resistance
• voltage
• current
• switch

The flow of electricity through a conductor is called...

• resistance
• voltage
• current
• source of electric current

The best conductors for electricity are made of...

• wood
• plastic
• rubber
• metal

What slows down the flow of electricity in a circuit?

• resistance
• voltage
• current
• source of electric current