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circuits
Conductors
Insulators
100
-----battery----- what kind of circuit is this? l l l l l l l---bulb--bulb--l
series circuit
100
what is a conductor?
something that allows electricity to flow through it.
200
what is a series circuit?
A circuit that has only one path for electricity to flow through.
200
Which of the following would be a good conductor for a closed circuit? A. wood B. copper C. rubber D. plastic
copper
200
Which of the following would be an insulator to protect you during a lightning storm. A. A swimming pool B. A metal tower C. a car with rubber tires D. Monkey bars
C. a car with rubber tires
300
What is a parallel circuit
A circuit that has more than one path for electricity to flow.
300
Which item could be used to close a circuit? A. Metal spoon B. plastic spoon C. wooden spoon D. chop sticks
metal spoon
300
________ does not allow electricity to flow through it whereas ___________ does allow electricity to flow through it.
___insulators__ does not allow electricity to flow through it whereas __conductors__ does allow electricity to flow through it.
400
what is needed to make a circuit?
Battery (power source), wires, light bulb (appliance)
400
________ allow electricity to flow through it whereas ___________ does not allow electricity to flow through it.
_Conductors___ allow electricity to flow through it whereas __insulators___ does not allow electricity to flow through it.
400
Why is the padding in our walls called insulation? What would be the purpose of insulation?
To stop hot air or cold air from flowing through it.
500
What is the difference between a series and a parallel circuit?
series= one bulb goes out they all go out parallel= one bulb goes out the rest stay on
500
List as many conductors as you can.
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500
List as many insulators as you can
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