Vocabulary
The law that states that like charges repel and opposite charges attract.
law of electric charges
the type of circuit that when one bulb goes out all the other bulbs in the circuit go out too
a series circuit
a material that allows electrons to move through it
a conductor
the point on a bulb that must be touched to complete a circuit
a terminal
A buildup of charges on an object. the type of circuit found in most homes
static electricity
The attraction or repulsion between electric charges.
electric force
a circuit in which electrons have only one path to follow
a series circuit
a material that does not allow electricity to move through it
an insulator
part of the light bulb that heats up and produces light energy
the filament
The release of electricity stored in a source.
electric discharge
A field of force surrounding a charged particle.
electric field
A type of circuit in which the electrons create too much heat (maybe even fire) when they don't go through a bulb or other device
a short circuit
the type of wire that conducts electricity best
a short thick wire
the part of the light bulb that holds the filament in place
the support wires
The continuous flow of electric charges through a material.
electric current
A material that allows electricity to flow through easily.
electrical conductor
wiring in which there is more than one path for the electrons to follow
a parallel circuit
Copper is a good...
a conductor
the names of the terminals on the light bulb
the side terminal and the base terminal
The amount of work to be done to move a charge from one point to another along an electric circuit.
voltage
A material in which charges cannot move freely.
electrical insulator
When electrons pass from one wire to another, taking an easier route and heating the wires
a short circuit
anything made of metal
a good conductor of electricity
the gas which fills up a light bulb
argon gas
A material's opposition to the flow of electric current.
resistance