Static Electricity
What type of charge does an object gain when it gains electrons?
Negative Charge
What is a conductor ?
Allows electric current to flow easily
Define the term "V"
Unit of electric potential OR electric potential difference
Purpose of circuit breaker in home
Too stop the flow of current if its too high
Why do clothes come out the dryer sticked together?
Build-up of static electricity
What is an insulator?
Resists the flow of electric current
What is the unit for measuring electric current?
Ampere OR A OR AMP
Why is water dangerous near a circuit
Water is a conductor and can cause shocks and electrocution
A negatively charged balloon and a neutral wall will...
Attracted to a neutral wall and it will stick to it
Which circuit has more than one path for current to flow?
Parallel circuit
What is OHM's Law?
Hint : What is the triangle "3 Letters"
V I R
V is the potential difference or voltage
I is the current
R is the resistance
Why should you not overload a power system?
It can over heat and cause a fire
What will happen if removal of electrons from an object?
It becomes positively charged
What happens to brightness of bulbs in a SERIES circuit if more bulbs are added?
Dimmer because resistance is increased
9v and 3 Ω what is the Current?
3 AMPS
How does LED bulbs improve safety?
They use less energy and produce less heat
Rubbing hands creates what charge?
Creates a static charge
What tool is used to measure electric current in a circuit?
Ammeter
Show all the possible OHM's Law Formula's with Triangle visual
Draw on board
Why should you never touch an outlet with your wet hands?
Water is a conductor and it can cause a electric shock