Atoms
Generators
In your House
Magnetism...
Switches
100
This part of an atom has a - charge
What is the electron
100
This energy source can be used to run a generator placed near or on a dam.
What is falling water?
100
The flow of electricity is controlled by this.
What is a switch?
100
These are giant sparks of moving electric charge that jump from clouds to the ground.
What is lightning?
100
This is used to allow electrons to flow to the lights of the class room.
What is a light switch?
200
This part of an atom has a + charge
What is the proton?
200
These objects can absorb the sun and create electricity.
What are solar panels?
200
7,000 watts equals this many Kilowatts.
What is 7?
200
In an electric current, the electricity flows this way.
What is steady?
200
This switch is made when a metal (like lead) restricts the electrons, but still allows them to flow.
What is a dimmer switch?
300
This is the charge an atom would have if it had three protons and three electrons.
What is a neutral charge?
300
Many generators are run by burning this.
What is oil?
300
Electric stoves use an electrical current of ____ volts.
What is 220?
300
These are the two magnetic poles.
What are North and South?
300
The wire that connects to many switches is covered in this?
What is plastic?
400
This is what charge an atom would have if it was neutral and then gained an electron from another atom.
What is a - charge?
400
This type of reaction can run generators, it can also be used in bombs.
What is a nuclear reaction?
400
Electrical bills are based on how many _____ are used.
What are Kilowatt-hours?
400
The basic principals of magnetism are very closely related to this.
What are the basic principals of electricity?
400
These two special switches can be found in metal boxes in the basement of many homes. (it protects you from fires)
What are fuses and circuit breakers?
500
This part of an atom is can rub off from one atom to another.
What is the electron?
500
All electric generators use this to create electricity.
What are magnets?
500
Daily Double
What do the electric circuits in your home do?
500
Daily Double
How do charged objects react near each other?
500
This special switch is found in many bathrooms and kitchens. (It protects people with wet hands)
What is a GFCI outlet?
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