Understanding Circuits

What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

• To provide power

• To carry electricity

• To light up

• To stop electricity

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

• Copper

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

What does a circle with a cross inside represent in a circuit diagram?

• A bulb

• A battery

• A wire

• An insulator

What must be done to make a bulb light up in a simple circuit?

• Connect the components in a loop

• Use only insulators

• Connect the battery to the bulb directly

• Use multiple batteries

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Why are simple circuit diagrams useful?

• They help us understand how electricity flows

• They provide power to the circuit

• They stop electricity from flowing

• They light up the circuit