Electricity SOL 5.4b Open and Closed Circuits

Front

What opens and closes a circuit?

Back

A switch opens and closes a circuit.

Front

What happens when a current is broken?

Back

The current stops; electrical currents only flow in closed circuits.

Front

What type of circuit allows electricity to flow?

Back

A closed circuit allows electricity to flow.

Front

What type of circuit does not allow electricity to flow?

Back

An open circuit does not allow electricity to flow.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a complete path through which electricity can flow.

Front

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch controls the flow of electricity by opening or closing the circuit.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, preventing electricity from flowing.

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A closed circuit is a complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What happens to electricity in a closed circuit?

Back

Electricity flows continuously in a closed circuit.

Front

What happens to electricity in an open circuit?

Back

Electricity does not flow in an open circuit.