Electric Circuits - modified

What is a conductor?

•  A material that allows electricity to flow through it.  The circuit is complete. 
• A material that does not allow electricity to flow through.  It stops the flow of electricity.
• A light switch.

An example of a conductor is?

• metal paperclip
• glass marble
• wooden golf tee

How does rubber differ from most metals?

• Rubber is a good conductor. Most metals are good insulators.

• Rubber conducts electrons. Most metals conduct protons.

• Rubber is a good insulator. Most metals are good conductors.

• Rubber is a good power source. Most metals are good conductors.

An example of an insulator is?

• metal
• plastic
• brass
• aluminum

Will the light bulbs light up in this image?

• Yes, both of them will

• Yes, but only the one on the right

• No, neither of them will

• Yes, but only the one on the left

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Will this circuit light the bulbs?

• Yes, both will light up

• Yes, but only the one on the right

• Yes, but only one on the left

• No, neither of the bulbs will light up

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NGSS.3-PS2-3

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Is this a working circuit?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure, I would need to test it myself.

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

• ON
• OFF

If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____.

• ON
• OFF

Why 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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