What is a Circuit?
A light bulb can be lit up by a simple circuit. A circuit is is a complete and closed path around which a circulating electric current can flow.
What is needed to make a simple circuit?
What is needed to make a simple circuit?
- Energy source (D Battery)
- Conductive path (Wire)
- Load (light bulb)
Conductors V.S. Insulators
Conductors allow the flow of electricity.
Examples of conductors:
Insulators block the flow of electricity.
Examples of insulators:
Examples of conductors:
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Water
- People/animals
- Gold
- Silver
Insulators block the flow of electricity.
Examples of insulators:
- Glass
- Rubber
- Plastic
- Porcelain
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