The Basics of Electricity
What is electricity?
The flow of electric energy.
What do we call a path that electricity flows through?
a circuit
Materials that let electricity flow easily are called [blank]
conductors
Should you touch electrical outlets with wet hands?
no
What household item lights up using electricity?
A light bulb
What tiny particles carry electric charge?
electrons
A circuit that is complete and running is called a [blank] circuit.
closed circuit
Materials that block electricity are called [blank].
insulators
Why is water dangerous around electricity?
water conducts electricity
What device keeps food cold using electricity?
a refrigerator
Electricity that stays in one place is called [blank] electricity.
static electricity
A circuit that is broken and not working is called a [blank] circuit.
open circuit
Is metal a conductor or insulator?
conductor
What should you do before fixing something electric?
turn off the power
What do you flip to turn lights on and off?
a switch
Electricity that moves through wires is called [blank] electricity.
current electricity
What part of a circuit provides energy?
a battery
Is rubber a conductor or an insulator?
insulator
Why are power lines placed high in the sky?
to keep people safe
Name one thing that uses batteries.
remote, toy car, flashlight, etc.
What force causes electrons to move through a wire and create electric current?
electric force
What happens if a circuit is broken?
electricity stops flowing
Name one conductor used in wires.
copper or aluminum
Who should fix broke electrical equipment?
a trained adult or electrician
Why should you unplug chargers and devices when they are not in use, even if they're turned off?
they can still use electricity and waste energy