Forms of Energy
The ability to do work
What is Energy?
buildup of electrical charge/electricity that discharges suddenly
What is Static Electricity
The type of electricity that flows along a path
What is Current Electricity
The name of any material that can easily transfer energy
What is Conductor
An object that can give off light is _____.
What is Luminous?
Moving, working energy
What is Kinetic
Makes up all matter
What is Molecules
Machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
What is Generator
The name of any material that does not easily transfer energy
What is Insulator?
Light always travels in a _____ line
What is Straight?
Waiting energy?
Potential
Makes up molecules
What is atoms
The flowing of electricity
What is current?
T/F: A closed circuit can turn off a light
What is False? - A close circuit can turn ON a light
The strength of the wave?
Amplitude
To change from one kind of energy to another
What is to Convert Energy
The charge of electrons (positive or negative)
What is negative
Path electricity travels on
What is Circuit?
T/F: When you turn an electric light on, you are opening the circuit.
What is False? - When you turn an electric light on, you are CLOSING the circuit.
The speed of light
What is 186,000 miles per second?
Happens when energy is moved from one place to another
What is Energy Transfer
The two opposite charges that pull and push
What is Attract/Repel
The uninterrupted path of electricity that allows an electrical current to flow.
What is Closed Circuit?
An interrupted path of electricity that does not allow electrical current to flow.
What is Open Circuit?
highest point of the wave is the ______ and the lowest point is the _____
Crest; Trough