Insulators and Conductors
What is the opposite of an Conductor?
The opposite of a conductor is a insulator.
What is a type of a electric circuit?
A different type of a electric circuit is a series circuit.
What happens when you add to much salt to water?
It will not have much effect anymore.
What is static electricity?
Static electricity is the build-up of an electrical charge on the surface of an object.
What happens when electrons move?
They carry electrical energy from one place to another.
What keeps us safe from electricity?
Insulators keep us safe from electricity.
What does each wavy line represent?
Each wavy line represents a device.
Where does the water play a role?
The water plays a large role in how it conducts electricity.
How do you know when static electricity happens?
When you rub an object quickly, like a balloon, or your feet on a carpet.
What is one example of current electricity?
A lighting bolt is an example of a electric current.
What do good insulators include?
They include wood, plastic, glass, the air, and paper.
What does each circuit represent?
Each circuit represents a power source, such as a battery.
Is water a powerful conductor or not?
Water is a pretty powerful conductor depending on how much salt you put in the water.
How does a static charge happen?
A static charge happens when two surfaces touch each other an the electrons move from one object to another.
What does potential energy mean?
Potential energy means energy that is stored somehow for use in the future.
What are the best conductors?
The best conductors are the ones made out of metals.
Where does the current flow?
The current flows through each part of the circuit.
What happens when you put salt in your water?
A chemical reaction takes place, so the salt turns into positive and negative ions.
What happens when you rub an object that is like a balloon?
It builds up a charge and makes positive and negative charges and then releases onto another surface and creates a shock.
How is static electricity and current electricity are like potential and kinetic energy?
They are like the same because when electricity gathers in one place, it has potential to do something in the future.
What tends to have electrons in the outer layer of their atoms?
Metal tends to have electrons in the outer layer of their atoms.
What uses electrical current?
A light bulb and a battery uses electrical current.
Why does the water form ions?
What are atoms made of?
Atoms are made of neutrons, protons, and electrons.
What is an example of potential energy?
Electricity stored in a battery is an example of potential energy.