Terms #1
Terms #2
Short Answer
Experiments
Misc.
100
The buildup of charges on an object
Static Electricity
100
A device that acts as a magnet when electricity is flowing through it
electromagnet
100
What kind of metal makes a very good conductor?
copper
100
The salt & pepper station and floating heart station dealt with what kind of electricity?
Static
100
What are the three states of matter?
liquid, gas, solid
200
Electricity that flows along a path
electric current
200
electrical pressure is measured in
volts
200
Name two examples of materials used as insulators
wood, glass, plastic, rubber
200
How could you make an electromagnet stronger?
adding more turns of wire to the nail, using more battery power
200
What is a renewable resource?
a resource that can be replaced within a reasonable amount of time
300
A material that doesn’t allow electricity to flow easily through it
insulator
300
A material that allows electricity to flow easily through
conductor
300
What kind of circuit are homes, schools, and businesses wired with?
parallel circuits
300
Other than picking up paper clips, what are two things electromagnets are used for?
doorbells, speakers, picking up cars, transporting materials off of ships
300
___________ is the energy of motion
kinetic energy
400
The form of energy produced by moving electrons
electricity
400
One kilowatt is equal to how many watts?
1,000
400
When we put circuits together in class, which kind did we do? parallel or series
series
400
_______________ is the energy an object has because of its condition or position
potential energy
500
An electric circuit in which current has more than one path to follow
parallel circuit
500
An electric circuit in which current has only one path to follow
series circuit
500
What two things are needed for current to flow?
Electron flow and source of energy
500
What are four kinds of energy that electricity can be changed into?
heat, sound, mechanical (motion) , and light
500
What is the definition of a solution?
A mixture in which all parts are mixed evenly.
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