Science (Mix) Flashcards
What is a conductor (give an example too)?
A material that allows electricity to flow through is easily, metals
What is an insulator(give an example too)?
A material that does not allow electricity to flow through, non-metals
What is a series circuit?
When all the components are connected, meaning there’s only one path for the current to flow
What is a parallel circuit?
When the components are parallel to each other, allowing more than one path for the current to flow
What does a bulb look like on a circuit?
A circle with an ‘x’ through it
What does a wire look like on a circuit?
A straight line
What does a cell look like on a circuit?
A vertical line followed by a smaller one
What does an ammeter look like on a circuit?
A circle with an ‘A’ inside
What does a voltmeter look like on a circuit?
A circle with a ‘V’ inside
What does a fuse look like on a circuit?
A box with a straight line going through it
What does an open switch look like on a circuit?
A line on a 45degree angle with dots at each corner
What does a closed switch look like on a circuit?
A line with two dots on either side of where the switch would be
What does a resistor look like on a circuit?
A box
When a switch is open is the current flowing?
No
When a switch is closed is the current flowing?
Yes
What is electricity?
A type of energy that can build up in one place or flow from one place to another
