Understanding Basic Electrical Circuits

What is the primary focus of CopperTop Burrows?

• Agriculture

• Transportation

• Electricity

• Water Conservation

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a circuit?

• Wire

• Transformer

• Bulb

• Battery

What should you check if a light bulb is not working in a circuit?

• If the bulb is the right color

• If the bulb is new

• If the bulb is connected to its metal casing and tip

• If the bulb is made of glass

What is the function of a wire in a circuit?

• To store energy

• To allow electric current to flow

• To produce light

• To control the flow of current

What type of energy does a battery store?

• Chemical potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Nuclear energy

• Kinetic energy

What should be checked if the battery is not delivering current?

• If the battery is charged

• If the battery is the right size

• If the battery is properly lodged

• If the battery is new

What happens when a switch is opened in a circuit?

• The circuit becomes shorted

• The circuit becomes open

• The circuit becomes closed

• The circuit becomes overloaded

What was the cause of the blackout in the video?

• An open switch

• A faulty bulb

• A dead battery

• A broken wire

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

• To store energy

• To produce light

• To allow current to flow

• To control the flow of current

What does closing a switch in a circuit do?

• It opens the circuit

• It creates a gap in the circuit

• It forms a closed circuit

• It stops the current flow