Miscellaneous Electricity
Electricity is the energy of moving...
Electrons!
In order for electricity to flow, a circuit must be...
Closed
Name one way to cause static electricity.
Different answers! Rubbing balloon on hair, socks on carpet, etc
Electricity travels easily through these type of materials...
Conductors
This term describes the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
What is current?
What are two sources of electricity in our homes?
Power outlets and batteries
If there is a(a) ________ in the current, electricity will not flow
Opening or break
Static electricity is the transfer of __________ between materials.
Electrons
Electricity travels slowly through these type of materials . . .
Insulators
This unit measures the electrical potential difference between two points.
What is a volt?
Electricity travels in an electric _______ [The flow of electricity!]
Current
What does a light switch do to a circuit?
Opens and closes a circuit.
Name something a balloon could pick up using static electricity.
Tissue paper, tissues, hair, etc!
Electric wires are usually covered in ______
Insulators, plastic, rubber
This unit measures how much electric charge flows per second in a circuit.
What is an ampere (amp)?
This scientist who invented the light bulb.
Thomas Edison
A simple circuit consists of what 3 things?
Load (light bulb), wire, and battery (power source)
This is a powerful form of natural static electricity.
Lightning
List two conductors and two insulators.
Different answers! Some insulators: Rubber, plastic, wood, glass. Conductors: Types of metal, water
This is the unit used to measure electrical resistance.
What is an ohm?