5th Grade Science Circuits

What are the parts of a circuit? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Power Source (Battery or Generator)

• Switch

• Load

• Conductor

• Insulator

What is a series circuit?

• A series circuit is a circuit in which the components are connected in parallel.

• A series circuit is a circuit that lights multiple bulbs and has ONE path.

• A series circuit is a circuit in which lights multiple bulbs and has TWO paths.

What is a parallel circuit?

• An electrical circuit that has multiple sources of current (it has more than one power source).

• An electrical circuit that has no path for the current to flow.

• An electrical circuit that has multiple paths for the current to flow.

• An electrical circuit that has only one path for the current to flow.

What is an open circuit?

• A circuit that is closed and allows current to flow continuously.

• A circuit that has a complete path for current flow without any breaks or gaps.

• A circuit that allows current to flow freely without any resistance.

• A circuit that has a break or gap in the path of current flow.

What is a closed circuit?

• A closed circuit is a complete and unbroken path for an electric current to flow.

• A closed circuit is a circuit that does not allow any current to flow.

• A closed circuit is a circuit that only allows direct current to flow.

• A closed circuit is a path that is open and broken for an electric current to flow.

Which type of circuit has only one path for the current to flow?

• parallel circuit

• open circuit

• short circuit

• series circuit

Which type of circuit has multiple paths for the current to flow?

• parallel circuit

• closed circuit

• series circuit

• single circuit

What happens in an open circuit?

• Resistance decreases to zero

• Voltage increases exponentially

• Current flows at maximum capacity

• No current flows

What happens in a closed circuit?

• Electric current cannot flow

• The circuit becomes open

• The circuit becomes short-circuited

• Electric current can flow continuously

What THREE energies do circuits produce? (SELECT 3 ANSWER CHOICES)

• Light Energy

• Sound Energy

• Thermal (Heat) Energy

• No Energy is produced.