Electricity: 4th Grade

Front

What is needed to keep electrons flowing in an electric current?

Back

An energy source.

Front

Is a battery a source of electricity?

Back

True.

Front

What is the term for the flow of electrons along a path?

Back

Current electricity.

Front

What do we call electricity that flows in a closed path?

Back

Circuit.

Front

What supplies energy to move charges through a circuit?

Back

Battery.

Front

What is the role of an energy source in an electric circuit?

Back

It provides the necessary energy to keep the electrons flowing.

Front

What is the difference between current electricity and static electricity?

Back

Current electricity is the flow of electrons in a circuit, while static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What components are typically found in a simple electric circuit?

Back

A power source (like a battery), wires, and a load (like a light bulb).

Front

What happens to the flow of electricity if the circuit is open?

Back

The flow of electricity stops.

Front

What is a load in an electric circuit?

Back

A device that uses electrical energy, such as a light bulb or motor.