Copper is an insulator. True/False
False
Plastic is an insulator. True/False
True
Solar power is NOT an example of renewable energy? True/False
False Solar power is a form of renewable energy, as it comes from sunlight.
Electricity is a form of energy. True/False
True. Electrical energy is the product of a chemical energy reaction.
Rubbing your socks on the carpet is an example of current electricity. True/False
False The friction from the socks creates STATIC electricity.
When a circuit is closed will a light be on or off?
On, closed means the circuit is complete then it will flow.
When a circuit is broken, will a light turn on or off?
Off
A lightbulb is an example of what in an electric circuit?
A resistor
What is electrical energy + an example?
The movement of electrically charged particles (ELECTRONS) from one point to another.
What part of a wire is an insulator and what part is the conductor?
An insulator is the plastic cover of the wire and the metal wire inside is the conductor of electrons.
What identifies the positive end of a AA battery?
Bump or a + symbol.
What is a switch?
A switch opens and closes a circuit.
What is this...
Electrical Circuit
What is this?
Switch
What is a battery?
Power Source
Name two different examples of things that use energy in your kitchen.
Dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, etc...
Energy is caused by the flow of what?
Electrons
Name two different power sources.
AA battery, coin battery, wall outlet, etc
A speaker turns electricity into what
sound
A toaster turns electricity into what?
Heat
An Electric current needs to always be what?
Name two situations that could lead you to get shocked.
Answer will vary
What type of particles flow through wires during electric current?
Electrons
Name three instances where you've encountered electricity today?
Answers will vary.
Name three examples of renewable energy?
Answers will vary. Wind power, Hydro electric power, solar power, Geothermal power, Biomass / biofuel power, Ocean current power, Temperature power.