Circuits, Conductors, and Insulators Vocabulary

Front

What is a pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely?

Back

Closed Circuit

Front

What is a pathway that prevents electric current from flowing freely or that stops the flow?

Back

Open Circuit

Front

What is a material through which heat or electricity does not easily flow?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is a material that allows heat or an electric current to flow through easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is the pathway through which electricity flows?

Back

Circuit

Front

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

Back

Closed Circuit

Front

What do we call a circuit that is broken and does not allow current to flow?

Back

Open Circuit

Front

What is an example of a good conductor?

Back

Copper

Front

What is an example of a good insulator?

Back

Rubber

Front

What happens to the flow of electricity in an open circuit?

Back

It stops flowing.