Insulator or Conductor
What is an insulator?
A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.
A circuit where electricity can flow because the path is complete
Closed Circuit
What is a circuit?
A path through which electricity follows
What powers most electronic devices?
Electricity
What is a conductor?
A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.)
A circuit where electricity cannot flow because the path is broken.
Open Circuit
What do we call the power source in a circuit
Battery
Name something that uses a circuit in your home.
Lights, TV, refrigerator
Name one example of an insulator.
Rubber, plastic, wood, or glass.
A circuit where all components are connected in a single path.
Series circuit
What happens if there’s a break in a circuit?
It stops working and the circuit won’t work
What happens to a light bulb in a circuit when electricity flows through it?
It lights up
Name one example of a conductor.
Copper, aluminum, gold, or silver.
What is a parallel circuit ?
circuit where components are connected in multiple paths.
What is the flow of electricity called ?
Current
What happens if too much electricity flows through a circuit?
It can cause a short circuit or a fire.
Why are wires covered with plastic?
To insulate the wires and protect people from getting shocked.
Which type of circuit allows one light to stay on if another light goes out?
Parallel Circuit
What material is used to connect the parts of a circuit?
A conductor, like a wire
What kind of energy does a toaster use to heat bread?
Electrical energy