Parts of a Circuit

Which parts are necessary for a circuit to work?

• battery or other power source

• an outlet to plug in

• light bulb or other resistor

• wires to connect

Which symbol represents a battery?

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Which symbol represents a light bulb?

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Which symbol represents a wire?

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Which symbol represents a switch?

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Match the following:

• wire

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• resistor

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• switch

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• battery

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• light bulb

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Will this circuit work?

• yes

• no

Will this circuit work?

• yes

• no

Will this circuit work?

• yes

• no