Basic Circuits

What is a common energy source for a circuit?

• light bulb

• wire

• battery

If you replace the paper clip with a plastic spoon, what is the plastic spoon acting as?

• a conductor

• an insulator

• a conductor

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A flow of electrons through a conductor is called:

• a river

• a spark

• a current

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

• Rubber

• Aluminum

• Water

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What is a battery?

• insulator

• switch

• power source

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Silver is a _____?

• conductor

• insulator

A material that does NOT allow electricity to flow is called _____.

• an insulator

• a fuse

• a conductor

Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are called_____

• insulator

• resistor

• conductor

In this picture what’s the power source used?

Which four materials make a basic circuit?

• a light bulb, a power source/battery, water, and paper clips

• a light bulb, a power source/battery, a switch, and wires

• wires, cables, a power source, and plastic

• none of the above

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