Simple Circuits

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What is current in an electric circuit?

Back

The flow of electrical charge.

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Which component can supply energy in an electric circuit?

Back

A battery.

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What is an object through which electrons can easily flow called?

Back

Conductor.

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What type of circuit has all parts connected in a single path?

Back

Series circuit.

Front

What do we call a circuit that is complete and allows current to flow?

Back

Closed circuit.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electrons to flow easily.

Front

What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current.

Front

What happens to the current in a series circuit if one component fails?

Back

The current stops flowing.

Front

What is the role of a light bulb in a circuit?

Back

To convert electrical energy into light and heat.

Front

What is voltage?

Back

The difference in electric potential energy between two points in a circuit.