Switches - 2025

Switches are not important and we rarely find something that uses a switch to work.

• True

• False

We can find switches in torches, electronic devices, fans heaters and other appliances.

• True

• False

In order to work a switch needs to be placed in a circuit.

• True

• False

When the switch is in the this position electricity ________.

• will flow in the circuit.

• will not flow in the circuit.

What will happen if I press the switch?

• The bulb will remain off

• The bulb will turn on

• The bulb will break

Why will this bulb not go on?

• There is no switch in the circuit.

• There is not motor in the circuit.

• There is no power sources in the circuit.

• There are no wires in the circuit.

Which of these is the sign for a battery?

• 
• 
• 

This is the circuit sign for a _________.

• bulb

• switch

• battery

• motor

I can make a simple switch using a piece of cardboard, two butterfly clips and _________.

• a plastic spoon

• an iron paperclip

• a piece of wood

• a piece of plastic

Look at the circuit in the picture. Will the bulb go on?

• Yes

• No