Force and Motion Unit

Front

What is electricity?

Back

Electricity is the flow of electrical energy from one place to another.

Front

How many paths does a parallel circuit have for electricity to flow?

Back

A parallel circuit has 2 or more paths for electricity to flow.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to move through it easily.

Front

How many paths does a series circuit have for electricity to flow?

Back

A series circuit has only 1 path for electricity to flow.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does NOT allow electricity to flow through it easily.

Front

What happens in a series circuit when one light goes out?

Back

When one light goes out in a series circuit, all the lights go out.

Front

What happens in a parallel circuit when one light goes out?

Back

In a parallel circuit, when one light turns off, the others will keep burning.

Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Examples of conductors include metals like copper and aluminum.

Front

Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Examples of insulators include rubber, plastic, and wood.

Front

What is the main difference between series and parallel circuits?

Back

The main difference is that series circuits have only one path for electricity, while parallel circuits have multiple paths.