Exploring Basic Circuits with Snap Kits

What is the main component that provides power in a basic circuit?

• Resistor

• Battery

• Switch

• Light bulb

Which component is used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit?

• Wire

• Battery

• Switch

• Light bulb

What is the purpose of a resistor in a circuit?

• To increase the current

• To decrease the current

• To store energy

• To produce light

Which component lights up when electricity flows through it?

• Resistor

• Battery

• Switch

• Light bulb

What is the term for the path that electricity follows in a circuit?

• Loop

• Route

• Circuit

• Line

Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Copper

• Rubber

What happens when a circuit is open?

• Electricity flows

• Electricity stops

• Light bulb lights up

• Battery charges

What is the symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram?

• A zigzag line

• A circle with a cross

• Two parallel lines

• A triangle

Which component can store electrical energy?

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Switch

• Light bulb

What is the unit of electric current?

• Volt

• Ampere

• Ohm

• Watt