Electric Circuits Review

Front

Which of the following is true about electrical circuits?

• every circuit needs a switch that can start and stop the flow of electricity
• electricity can only flow if the circuit is open
• electricity can only flow if the circuit is closed
• they have to involve a wire made of insulating material

Back

electricity can only flow if the circuit is closed

Front

Which circuits will allow the bulb to light? Options: A, B, C, D, E

Back

B, D, and E

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Front

What will happen if you disconnect one of the wires from the electromagnet in the picture?

Back

The paper clips will no longer be magnetic and will drop off the nail.

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-3

Front

Is the circuit in the picture opened or closed?

Back

closed

Front

Is the circuit in the picture opened or closed?

Back

opened

Front

Why is the light bulb not lit? Options: the circuit is open because the switch is open, the circuit is closed because the switch is closed, the battery is dead and you need a new battery, the wires are not connected to the battery

Back

the circuit is open because the switch is open

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Front

What do you need to do to this picture to make the light bulb light up?

Back

close the switch and complete the circuit

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Front

Components needed to make a simple circuit model.

Back

wire, battery, and light bulb

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

Front

Is the circuit in the picture open or closed?

Back

closed

Front

An electrical circuit that is not complete and does not allow electricity to flow through it is called a __________________.

Back

open circuit