Electric Circuits

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

What controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF?

Back

An electrical switch.

Front

What is an example of an insulator?

Back

Plastic.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A path that a current can flow along.

Front

If the electric circuit is CLOSED, the switch is _______.

Back

ON.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.

Front

What happens in a closed circuit?

Back

Electricity flows through the circuit.

Front

What happens in an open circuit?

Back

Electricity does not flow through the circuit.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores electrical energy.

Front

What is a light bulb?

Back

A device that converts electrical energy into light.