Exploring Electricity and Circuits

What is required for electricity to flow in a circuit?

• An open circuit

• A closed circuit

• A broken wire

• A single battery

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Which of the following materials is a conductor of electricity?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

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Describe the difference between a closed circuit and an open circuit.

• A closed circuit allows electricity to flow, while an open circuit does not.

• An open circuit allows electricity to flow, while a closed circuit does not.

• Both allow electricity to flow.

• Neither allows electricity to flow.

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Which of the following is an example of a material that does not conduct electricity?

• Aluminum

• Silver

• Glass

• Gold

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Explain why a light bulb does not light up when the circuit is open.

• Because the circuit is incomplete, preventing the flow of electricity.

• Because the circuit is complete, allowing the flow of electricity.

• Because the light bulb is broken.

• Because the battery is dead.

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Which of the following materials would you use to insulate a wire?

• Copper

• Aluminum

• Rubber

• Silver

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If a circuit is not working, what is one possible reason?

• The circuit is closed.

• The circuit is open.

• The circuit has too many batteries.

• The circuit has too many wires.

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Identify the material that is a good conductor of electricity.

• Wood

• Plastic

• Iron

• Rubber

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How can you test if a material is a conductor of electricity?

• By placing it in water

• By connecting it in a circuit and checking if the circuit works

• By heating it

• By freezing it

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What happens to the flow of electricity if a wire in a closed circuit is cut?

• The electricity continues to flow.

• The electricity stops flowing.

• The electricity flows faster.

• The electricity flows slower.

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