Inside each atom (but not in the nucleus) is a smaller part called what?
Electrons
which Greek philosopher observed static electricity first?
Thales
What is a circuit?
A current that moves along a wire or path in a single direction
What is a series circuit?
A circuit that has only one path for the current.
What is an example of an insulator?
Several examples can be given.
Who made the distinction between what are conductors and insulators?
A William Gilbert
B Stephen Gray
C Georg Ohm
B
what year did Benjamin Franklin have his kite/lightning incident?
1752
What is an insulator?
A material that current cannot pass through easily.
Lightning strikes occur when ____________ charges at the ground attract negative charges at the bottom of a storm cloud.
Lightning strikes occur when POSITIVE charges at the ground attract negative charges at the bottom of a storm cloud.
What year did Sir Humphery Davy create his ineffective lamp?
1808
What was the gap between Sir Humpherey Davy creating his ineffective lamp, and Thomas Edison stealing his work to make the lightbulb?
70 years