Circuits and Electricity

Front

What stops the flow of electricity?

Back

An insulator stops the flow of electricity.

Front

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

Back

A switch is used to complete or break a circuit.

Front

What happens when all switches in a circuit are closed?

Back

All the lights in the circuit are on.

Front

Which switches can be open while still allowing the circuit to work?

Back

Switches 1 and 3 can be open and still allow all parts to work.

Front

What is the material around a wire called?

Back

The plastic around the wire is called an insulator.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

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

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Front

Give an example of a conductor.

Back

Copper is an example of a conductor.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

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

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Front

Give an example of an insulator.

Back

Rubber is an example of an insulator.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.