A ___ represents the actual circuit. We use special symbols in it.
circuit diagram
A ___ is an electrical circuit that has a complete path for current to flow without interruption.
closed circuit
An ___ is an electrical circuit where the flow of current is prevented due to a broken or disconnected electrical connection
open circuit
An electrical ___ is the general term for any part of an electric circuit: wires, light bulbs, switches
component
A ____ represents or stands for something else. We use them in circuit diagrams.
symbol
If a material is an electrical ___, it allows electricity to flow through it
conductor
An ___ is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.
insulator
An ___ is the complete path that an electric current travels along
electric circuit
An ___ is the flow of electric particles around a circuit.
electric current
A ___ is a circuit in which there is more than one path for electricity to flow.
parallel circuit
In a ___ there is only one path for electricity to flow.
series circuit
All wires found in lights and sockets in homes are connected in series circuits. True or false?
False. Lights and sockets are connected in parallel circuits. If one fails, the rest will still work
Christmas lights are an example of a series circuit. True of false?
True. If one component fails, the rest after it will not work.
What do we call this?
A plug
What do we call this?
A socket
Electricity is a form of ______
energy
