Vocabulary Terms
Formulas
Methods of Charging
Series v. Parallel
Random
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Amount of energy that passes from one object to another
charge
100
The q in Coulomb's Law stands for...
Charge
100
when electrons transfer between two objects that are rubbed together.
Friction
100
Series has ____ current path (s)
One
100
This has a positive charge...
Proton
200
Material that doesn’t allow electrons to flow freely holds tight
insulator
200
This formula is for...
Coulomb's Law
200
when a charged object is brought near to a neutral conducting object and forces electrons within the conductor to move (become polarized)
Induction
200
Parallel has ________ current path (s)
multiple
200
This has a negative charge...
Electron
300
Material that allows electrons to flow freely
conductor
300
This formula is for...
Ohm's Law
300
when there is direct contact between materials that differ in their ability to give up or accept
electrons.
Conduction
300
In a Series Circuit, the total resistance is _____ than
bigger
300
A circuit needs these three objects to function
A power source, a wire, and a resistor
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what happens when a positively charged object comes close to a negatively charged object
attraction
400
P =IV
This formula is for...
Electric Power
400
A glass rod rubbed by a cloth is an example of...
Friction
400
In a Parallel Circuit, the total resistance is _____ than
less
400
If one lightbulb in a parallel circuit blows, the other light bulbs will...
Remain lit
500
The relationship between current and resistance is...
indirect (inversely proportional)
500
can be positive, zero, or negative. determined by number of electrons gained or lost.
Electric Charge
500
The overall charge outcome for the system after charging by friction is...
Net neutral
500
Voltage is the same throughout...
Parallel Circuits
500
what happens when a negatively charged object comes close to another negatively charged object...
Repulsion