Static Electricity
What is an example of ways we see static electricity in a small way?
Sliding down a slide, touching carpet then touching a doorknob etc
All magnets have a ...............
North and South Pole
What is a circuit?
A closed path for electricity to flow, enabling it to power devices like lights or run programs.
What is an electromagnet?
A temporary magnet used to lift small or heavy things.
What is a conductor?
A material that electricity can flow easily through
What is a big example of how we see static electricity or electric discharge?
Lightning
The invisible area around a magnet is called a
What is the difference between a open and closed circuit?
The main difference is that a closed circuit provides a continuous, uninterrupted path for electricity to flow, while an open circuit has a break in its path, stopping the flow of current. A closed circuit is "ON" and has low resistance, allowing current to flow to a load like a light bulb, whereas an open circuit is "OFF" and has infinite resistance, with no current flowing.
We use electromagnets daily. What are some ways we use them?
Electric motors, doorbell, speakers, headphones,
What is an insulator?
A material that electricity can not flow easily through
What is the EXACT definition of static electricity
Static electricity is made when two objects rub together and electrons move from one object to another.
Or when electric charges build up on a material and cause a electrical imbalance or that "spark"
One North magnetic Pole will attract what pole?
South Pole
What do we need to have a closed circuit?
A power source (like a battery), conductors (wires), and components that use the electricity (like resistors or light bulbs).
It will be magnetic and attract the metals we need it to.
Examples of Conductors
Metals like copper, aluminum. Water....
Iron
Static Electricity is caused by
Friction
Like poles will.....
A device that opens or closes a circuit is called a ?
Switch
How can we make an electromagnet stronger?
Adding more coil wire around the nail, using a stronger battery,
Glass, Plastic, Rubber
Static Electricity is caused the __________ of electric charges, this is what causes the friction
Imbalance
How are electricity and magnetism related?
An electric current flowing through a wire creates a magnetic field.
What is the difference between and series and parallel circuit?
A series has one path for electricity to flow through, and parallel circuit has more than one path for electricity to flow through.
What materials do you need to make an electromagnet?
Battery (power source), coil wire, iron nail.
Copper