Electric Circuits

Front

What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A complete, unbroken path through which electric charges flow.

Front

What controls the flow of electrons by opening and closing a circuit?

Back

An electrical switch.

Front

What is the form of energy that can produce light, heat, motion, and magnetic force?

Back

Electricity.

Front

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

Back

OFF.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

Front

What is a circuit board?

Back

A flat board that connects electronic components using conductive pathways.

Front

What is a series circuit?

Back

A circuit where the components are connected in a single path.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where the components are connected across common points or junctions.