Circuits
What is the difference between an open and closed circuit?
open circuit does not allow electricity to pass through, a closed circuit does
Valentine's Day Trivia! In 2023, consumers, on average, were projected to spend how much money on Valentine's Day per person?
$193
What does a battery provide in a circuit?
Electricity/Energy
What did Michael Faraday invent?
Generator
Valentine's Day Trivia! How many heart candies come in a single box of Sweethearts?
36
What are three things you need for a circuit?
Battery/energy source, conductor/wire, something to turn on (example: lightbulb)
Is water an insulator or conductor?
Conductor
Valentine's Day Trivia! What popular TV sitcom popularized the concept of celebrating Galentine's Day?
Parks and Rec
What did Benjamin Franklin discover?
Lightning
electrical to mechanical
What is the difference between a parallel and series circuit?
Series circuit only has one pathway. Parallel circuit has multiple
Is rubber an insulator or conductor?
insulator
Valentine's Day Trivia! Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Judy Garland all married their spouses in which city?
Las Vegas
Valentine's Day Trivia! Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling play star-crossed lovers in what 2004 film?
The Notebook
What are electromagnets used for in the real world?
Electromagnets are widely used as components of other electrical devices, such as motors, generators, electromechanical solenoids, relays, loudspeakers, hard disks, MRI machines, scientific instruments, and magnetic separation equipment.
Valentine's Day Trivia! On average, how many times does your heart beat per day?
100,000
Is copper an insulator or conductor?
conductor
Positive and Negative
What did Thomas Edison improve?
Light Bulb
Valentine's Day Trivia! On what date is National Candy Day observed?
November 4th
Valentine's Day Trivia! After candy, what is the most popular Valentine's Day gift?
cards
Name three conductors and three insulators that you see in the classroom
answers will vary
How can we use a battery to create an electromagnet?
connect it to a wire and wrap the wire around an iron nail
14
Valentine's Day Trivia! Which country grows more roses that are sold in the United States for Valentine’s Day?
Colombia