Electrical Circuits Review

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A material that does NOT let electricity pass through it is called ...

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An electrical insulator.

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What is it called when a circuit is complete?

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Closed circuit.

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Which one of these is a good conductor of electricity? Metal Wire, Paper Tube, Wax String, Hot Tacos?

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Metal Wire.

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What happens when the switch in a circuit is open?

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The circuit is incomplete and electricity cannot flow.

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What is an electrical conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to pass through it.

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What is an electrical insulator?

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A material that does NOT allow electricity to pass through it.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete electrical path that allows current to flow.

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What is an open circuit?

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A broken electrical path that stops current from flowing.

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What forms of energy can electricity produce?

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Light, thermal, sound, but NOT solar.

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What is a battery's role in a circuit?

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It provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.