Y6 Electricity Vocabulary

A closed loop or path that electricity can flow through to make a component work.

• circuit

• circle

• cycle

If the switch is in the open position the bulb will be....

• off

• on, not very bright

• on, bright

A material that allows electricity to pass through it.

• conductor

• insulator

• waterproof

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

• conductor

• insulator

• absorbent

A device in a circuit that has a particular function (job).

• appliance

• insulator

• component

What is the symbol for a cell?

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What is the symbol for a battery?

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What is the symbol for a bulb?

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What is the symbol for an open switch?

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What is the symbol for a closed switch?

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