Parts of a Circuit
Static Electricity
Conductors and Insulators
Circuits and Such!
Magnets & Vocabulary
100

Explain how a switch works in an electrical circuit.

When the switch is on the circuit is closed so electricity can flow. When the switch is off the circuit is open so electricty cannot flow.

100

what does "static" mean?

Stay

100

Some students test a plastic spoon as a connector in an electrical circuit. Electricity does not flow in the circuit. Plastic is most likely... A. a load. B. an energy source C. a conductor D. an insulator

D. an insulator

100
This is the object that closes and opens the current in a circuit.
What is a switch.
100

What are the two poles that every magnet have called?

Negative and positive

200

A student is constructing an electrical circuit. Which of the following can provide energy for the circuit? A.electric generator B. Wire C. light bulb D.buzzer

Answer: A. an electric generator

200

What happens when two charges are alike?

They repel

200

Which material will best conduct electricity? A. plastic B. rubber C. wood D. silver

D. Silver

200

Trinity's phone will not charge because her charger is not plugged into the wall. What kind of circuit does this describe?

Open circuit

200

How can you get two magnets to repel?

put them close to the same ends (poles)

300

What three items are needed to make a complete circuit?

power source, device, and wires

300

This happens when two charges are opposite

they attract

300

If you connect the wires of an electric circuit to a piece of jewelry why would the lightbulb in the circuit still turn on?

Because the jewelry is made of something that can conduct electricity.

300
Give me an example of something that is a series circuit. Explain how it is a works and why it is a series!
What is a light switch in a room. Many other examples work
300
This is a current carrying wire wrapped around an iron core
What is electromagnet
400
An electric charge in motion. (electrons in motion)
What is an electric current?
400

Electrons go here when they discharge

the ground

400

Ms. P wants to make an electric circuit but she is fresh out of copper wire. What are 3 other household items that she could use in place of wire to carry the electricity to the load?

silverware metal necklaces steel wool keys aluminum foil etc.

400
In this circuit, devices are connected so there is only 1 closed path for current to follow.
What is series
400

How can you get two magnets to attract?

put them near opposite ends

500
When there is a break in a circuit. It can be called a _________ circuit.
What is an open circuit?
500

When do static charges build up on things?

What they rub against each other

500

Why do electricians use wire that is coated in plastic when they are making new circuits?

This is because the wire can be dangerous to handle and can shock humans if they handle it when the circuit is on. The plastic coating helps to protect the electricians and us!

500
This is a circuit where there is more than one close path for a current to follow.
What is parallel
500

How is an electromagnet different from a permanent magnet?

The electromagnet is weaker than a permanent magnet. 

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