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Electric Circuit Components
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Electric Circuit Components
⚡ Part 1: Circuit Components & Symbols
1. Which component provides power to an electric circuit?
Switch
Battery
Light bulb
Wire
2. What does a switch do in a circuit?
Provides electricity
Opens and closes the circuit
Makes light
Stores energy
3. Which components are needed to make a complete circuit? (Check all that apply)
Power source (battery)
Connecting wires
Load (like a bulb)
Plastic ruler
4. Fill in the blanks:
A __________ is drawn as a circle with a + and - sign. A __________ is drawn as two parallel lines with a gap between them. Wires are drawn as straight __________.
🔌 Part 2: Circuit Symbols
5. Match each component to its circuit symbol by writing the letter:
Battery ____
Light bulb ____
Switch (open) ____
Wire ____
A) Straight line
B) Circle with X inside
C) Two parallel lines (long and short)
D) Two lines with gap
6. What happens when a switch is open in a circuit?
📐 Part 3: Drawing Circuit Diagrams
7. Draw a simple circuit diagram that includes: 1 battery, 1 light bulb, 1 switch (closed), and connecting wires. Use proper circuit symbols.
8. Explain why all components in a circuit must be connected in a complete loop:
9. Draw a circuit diagram showing two light bulbs connected to one battery with one switch that controls both bulbs:
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