Electrical Circuits

Front

Who invented the lightbulb?

Back

Thomas Edison

Front

A material that ALLOWS electricity to flow through it is called a ________________.

Back

Conductor

Front

Which is the pathway for the current to travel through in a circuit?

Back

Wire

Front

A material that does NOT allow electricity to flow through it is called a ______________.

Back

Insulator

Front

A _________ opens and closes a circuit.

Back

Switch

Front

What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A source of stored electrical energy.

Front

What does a switch do in a circuit?

Back

It controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow easily, like copper.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow, like rubber.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3