Electric Circuit

Science

Wire

An electric component that connects other electrical components in the circuit

Dry cell

A component that supplies electrical energy

Switch

A component that used to break and complete the electric circuit

Bulb

A component that produces light

The condition of the switch in an incomplete circuit

Opened switch

The condition of the switch in a complete circuit

Closed switch

Definition of conductor

An object that allows electrical current to flow through it

Examples of conductors

Metal spoon, nails & coins

Definition of insulator

An object that does not allow electrical current to flow through it

Examples of insulators

Cloth, rubber & plastic