Question

What are the main components of an electric circuit?

• A. Wires
• B. Electric cell
• C. Load
• D. Switch

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are

A Wires

B Electric cell

C Load

D Switch

In general, a circuit has the following components:

1) A cell or battery: source of electricity

2) Connecting wires: Act as conductor to flow electric current

3) Key or switch to control the circuit

4) Bulb or electric device act as a load to the circuit

Metal wires are used in electric circuits because the metals are good conductors of electricity and allow current to pass through them.