Electrical Circuits

What is the definition of a circuit?

• A circuit is an electrical loop or path that electricity can flow through.

• A circuit is a group of magnets connected by metal wires.

• An electrical circuit is a way to stop electricity from flowing.

• An electrical circuit is a drawing of how energy moves in space.

Are these following components required to create a basic simple circuit?: Power source, wires, load and switch.

• True
• False

Which of the following are 'Loads' in a circuit?

• Electric Motor

• Wires

• Light bulb

• Switch

What is the best definition of a Power Source in a circuit?

• A Power Source is something that stops electricity from flowing too fast.

• The Power Source is a wire that helps electricity travel around the circuit.

• A Power Source is something that provides the electrical energy needed to make the circuit work.

• A Power Source is the part of the circuit that lights up when electricity flows.

The Switch in a circuit lets you control whether the electricity flows or not.

• True
• False

The wires in a circuit are like the roads, they carry the electrical energy from the power source to the other parts of the circuit and back again.

• True
• False

What is an open circuit?

• An open circuit is a place where you store extra batteries.

• An open circuit is a special kind of wire that glows when it's working.

• An open circuit is a circuit that lets electricity flow freely.

• An open circuit is a circuit where the path is broken, so electricity cannot flow.

A closed circuit is a complete path that allows electricity to flow from the power source, through the components, and back again.

• True
• False

What symbol is this for?

• Ammeter

• Wires

• Light bulb

• Switch

What symbol is this for?

• Battery

• Fuse

• A cell

• Wires