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Science Investigation 2-Making Connections
Question | Answer |
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circuit | a pathway for the flow of electricity |
electricity source | provides the energy to light the bulb |
electricity receiver | a component that uses the electricity from the source to make something happen |
filament | the part of the bulb that gets hot and produces light |
components | D-cells, bulbs, and wires are a part of the circuit |
circuit base | holds many components needed to build a circuit |
Fahnstock clip | a metal clip that connects wires in a circuit |
switch | a device used to open and close circuits |
open circuits | an incomplete circuit through which electricity will not flow |
closed circuit | a complete circuit through which electricity flows |
schematic diagram | a way to represent a circuit on a piece of paper |
conductor | a substance, commonly a metal (copper or aluminum) through which electricity will flow |
insulator | a material that prevents the flow of electricity (commonly plastic, rubber, glass, or air) |