Circuits and Current Electricity

An example of a conductor is :

• a glass paperweight
• a plastic cap
• a metal screw
• a wooden handle

An example of an insulator is:

• iron
• silver
• copper wire
• rubber

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What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not
• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.
• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not
• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

What part of a circuit is this object?

• power source
• load
• pathway
• switch

Insulator or Conductor?
STEEL

• Insulator
• Conductor

What are the components of a simple circuit?

• wires, switch, outlet
• battery, switch, motor
• wires, light bulb, motor
• wires, battery, light bulb

^{Is this circuit open or closed?}

• Closed
• Open

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What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?

• rubber
• tin
• aluminum
• water

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Why is electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

• To make it look pretty

• To help electricity flow along the wire

• To make it safe

• To add more energy

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A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

• An electrical conductor

• An electrical insulator

• An electrical source

• An electric appliance

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