Types of Electricity
2 types of electricity
Static and current electricity
Energy
The power to do work, make change, or move objects
Volts
amount of pressure being created from the source of electricity
2 types of circuits
Series circuit and Parallel circuit
A material that allows electricity to pass through
Cause of static electricity
Buildup of negative charges in one place and positive charges in another
3 sources of electricity
Wind, solar, hydro, biothermal, biomass, or fossil fuels
Ohms
resistance whih is directly related to the width or diameter of the line that the electricity is moving through
True of false:
In a series circuit, if one lightbulb goes out, the others will not be affected.
False
Insulator
A material that doesn't allow electricity to pass through
Difference between AC circuit and DC circuit
AC: Electrons move back and forth switching directions at a very fast pace
DC: In a DC circuit, the electrons travel in one direction from the negative terminal to the positive
Our electricity is mostly generated using
Coal and Gas
Amps
amount of electricity flowing thorugh a line at any given position.
Parallel circuit
A circuit in which the path of electricity has more than one possible way of passing through the circuit
2 examples of insulators
Rubber, wood, glass, cotton, plastic
Current Electricity
Electricity that has constant flow
Most common source of energy that we use
Oil
Watts
overall amout of power in a circuit
Series circuit
A circuit in which the path of electricity has only one possible way of passing through the circuit
2 examples of conductors
Copper, water, other metals
5 Examples of Current Electricity
Computer
Wall Socket
Battery-powered circuit
Flashlight
Phone
Etc.
Energy is constantly __________
changing forms
How to calculate watts
voltage x amperage
Basic components of a circuit
Power source, conductor, and load
True or false:
Most good electrical conductors are also good conductors of heat
True