"The Circuit" vocabulary

Front

What is fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen?

Back

Dust

Front

What does it mean to discover or notice the presence of something?

Back

Detect

Front

What is a long, usually rubber tube that liquids or gases can flow through?

Back

Hose

Front

What term describes productive work, especially physical work done for wages?

Back

Labor

Front

What does it mean to breathe in suddenly and loudly with your mouth open because of surprise, shock, or pain?

Back

Gasp

Front

What is the term for a closed path through which an electric current flows?

Back

Circuit

Front

What is a device that provides a path for electric current to flow?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is the term for a material that does not allow electric current to pass through?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

Back

To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

Front

What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

Back

Current