Shocking!
Inside each atom (but not in the nucleus) is a smaller part called what?
Electrons
Electricity is the movement of what particle?
Electrons
How is current electricity different from static electricity?
Current flows through wires, static builds up on a surface
What happens to the electricity flowing through the wires in your wall when you flip the light switch?
The switch closes the circuit so the electricity can flow to light the bulb
A form of energy that involves the movement of electric charges is
electricity
What is an atom that has the same amount of positive and negative charges?
Neutral
What is a conductor?
A material that allows charges to flow though it
What is one example of a conductor?
Metals
What is one example of an insulator?
Plastic, rubber, glass, wood, ceramics
What is the looped path where an electric current can flow?
A circuit
electromagnet
Why are insulators important when working with electricity?
To protect you from shock
What is an insulator?
A material that current cannot pass through easily.
Electricity transforms into other kinds of energy. What are they?
Heat, light, sound, energy of motion
If you put two balloons near each other and they stick together, what can you conclude about their charges?
They have opposite charges
What is an electromagnet?
A magnet you can turn on and off