Copper is an insulator. True/False

False
Plastic is an insulator. True/False
True
Wood is a conductor? True/False
False Wood will not allow electricity to flow easily.
Aluminum is an insulator. True/False
False Aluminum will conduct electricity because it is a metal.
Rubber is a conductor of electricity. True/False
False Rubber can be used to insulate wires.
When a circuit is closed will a light be on or off?
On....closed then it will flow.
When a circuit is broken, will a light turn on or off?
Off
What is a load?
In an electrical circuit, this is any device that uses electrical energy to do work, such as a light bulb or a motor.
What colour wire has a negative charge?
Black usually indicates negative.
What part of a wire is an insulator and what part is the conductor?
An insulator is the plastic cover of the wire and the metal wire inside is the conductor of electrons.
What identifies the positive end of a AA battery?
Bump or a + symbol.
What is a switch?
A switch opens and closes a circuit.
What is
this...
Electrical Circuit
What is this?

Switch
What is a battery?
Power Source
Name two different types of electrical appliances in your kitchen.
Dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, etc...
Energy is caused by the flow of what?
Electrons
Name two different power sources.
AA battery, coin battery, wall outlet, accumulator, alternator
A speaker turns electricity into what
sound
A toaster turns electricity into what?
Heat
How many volts are in 2 9D batteries?
18 Volts
Name two situations that could lead you to get shocked.
Answer will vary
When you press the start button on your microwave at home what is happening?
Answers will vary but the switch is closed so that the circuit is complete and electrons may flow as an electrical current.
Name three insulators?
Answers will vary.
Name three conductors?
Answers will vary.