Bright Ideas: Understanding Electricity and Circuits!

What is the flow of energy through wires or other materials called?

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

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What are tiny particles that carry electric energy called?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Photons

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What is the flow of electricity through a conductor called?

• Electric Current

• Magnetic Field

• Thermal Energy

• Light Wave

What is a circuit?

• A loop that allows electricity to flow from one place to another

• A type of energy

• A tiny particle that carries electric energy

• A tool that opens or closes the circuit

Which part of a circuit is where the electricity comes from (like a battery or power outlet)?

• Power Source

• Switch

• Resistor

• Light Bulb

Which part of a circuit allows the electricity to move?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Switch

• Resistor

Which part of a circuit uses electricity, like a light bulb or fan?

• Load

• Switch

• Wire

• Battery

Which part of a circuit is a tool that opens or closes the circuit to control the flow of electricity?

• Switch

• Resistor

• Battery

• Wire

What is the power source in a flashlight?

• The wires

• The battery

• The light bulb

• The switch

What are the conductors in a flashlight?

• The battery

• The wires

• The light bulb

• The switch