Electricity and Circuits

Front

What is a switch?

Back

part of a circuit that starts or stops the electricity

Front

A conductor is

Back

something that allows electric current to flow easily

Front

For electrical energy to flow, there must be a(n) ______.

Back

closed circuit

Front

Which of the following is NOT a conductor? Options: Water, Aluminum, Wood, Penny

Back

Wood

Front

In a _________ circuit, the components are arranged with one path for the current.

Back

series

Front

Which type of circuit allows you to turn each component on and off separately?

Back

Parallel

Front

Pennies can be used to make a battery because they are __________.

Back

conductors

Front

Which object most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y? Options: plastic straw, cotton string, aluminum foil, rubber eraser

Back

aluminum foil

Front

Which of these best completes the circuit? Options: rubber band, metal nail, leather shoelace, wooden toothpick

Back

metal nail

Front

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires? Options: rubber, tin, aluminum, water

Back

rubber