Electricity

What is a circuit?

• An energy source like a battery

• A form of energy

• The path in which electrical current flows

• The buildup of electrical charges on an object

Which of these is a unit of electrical energy?

• Volt

• Kilogram

• Meter

• Inches

Match the series and parallel circuit with its correlating diagram.

• Parallel Circuit

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• Series Circuit

• 
• Open Switch Circuit

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Match the vocabulary to the correct circuit parts.

a

b

c

Power Source

Load (Electrical Components)

Conductors (Wires)

What is electricity?

• The flow of water

• The flow of electrons

• Windmills generating wind power

• Photosynthesis

What is the term for the complete path electricity flows through?

• Battery

• Voltage

• Conductors

• Circuit

Which example is the best conductor of electricity?

• Metal

• Water

• Plastic Bag

• Wood

Which of these is the best insulator?

• Steel

• Copper

• Silver

• Cotton

Categorize the items as either conductors or inhibitors.

Groups:

(a) Conductors

,

(b) Insulators

• Metal

• Carpet

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• Sea water

• Water

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What is the unit for resistance?

• Voltage

• Ohms

• Amps

• milliliters