Electricity
What things around the house need electricity? (Two examples)
A washing machine, microwave, oven, TV, video games, etc.
How do we move electricity?
We use wires or cables.
Name three safety items.
What things used for entertainment need electricity? (Two examples)
A TV, computer, video games, radio, ect.
What can we store or keep electricity in to use later?
In batteries or cells.
What safety item protects your eyes?
Goggles
What is an example of electricity in nature?
Lightning
What can you store electricity in?
or
Where can you get electricity to use in your house?
A battery
or
the local power supply.
True or False:
An open circuit means there is no power to use a device.
True, an open circuit does not connect the electricity to the device.
What material is used to make many safety items?
Plastic
Why is it dangerous to have water near electricity?
Because it is the best conductor of electricity.
What is electricity?
A form of energy or power
What is an insulator?
Material that stops the flow of electricity.
Name two things that can happen when you are not using electricity safely.
Electric shocks, electrocution, and explosions/fires.
What are three other types of energy?
Chemical, light, heat, nuclear, motion (wave, wind)
What kind of energy is made when you rub a balloon on your head and make your hair stand up?
Static electricity
What three things are needed to make a circuit?
A power source (battery), conductors (wires or cables), and a device (a light bulb or fan)
Why is 'grounding' electricity important?
It creates a safe path for extra electricity to escape.
Chemical energy