Basic Electricity
What do we call the flow of tiny particles that carry electricity?
Current
What do we call a complete path for electricity to flow?
Circuit
What do we call the energy that comes from a battery?
Chemical energy
What should you never do when an electrical appliance is plugged in?
touch it with wet hands
What does a light bulb do when electricity flows through it?
it lights up
What is the power source that provides energy to most electrical circuits in homes?
Battery or mains
What happens to a circuit if it is broken, such as when a switch is turned off?
circuit becomes open, and the electricity stops flowing
Which type of energy is stored in the power plants that send electricity to your home?
electrical energy
What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?
to prevent the circuit from overheating by breaking the connection if the current is too high
What kind of energy does a fan use to blow air around the room?
electrical energy
What do we call a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily?
A conductor
If you have a battery and a bulb in a circuit and the bulb doesn’t light, what might be missing from the circuit?
complete connection (the circuit is not closed)
What natural resource can be used to generate electricity through wind turbines?
wind
What is the safest way to turn off an electrical appliance?
by using the switch, not by pulling on the cord
Which of these is NOT an electrical appliance: a toaster, a pencil, or a microwave?
Pencil
Which part of the circuit connects all the components together, allowing electricity to flow?
A wire
In a series circuit, what happens if one bulb breaks?
all the bulbs go out because the circuit is broken
What type of power plant uses heat from the Earth's core to produce electricity?
geothermal power plant
What might happen if you overload a socket with too many plugs?
the circuit may overheat, which can cause a fire
What happens when you press the button on a remote control?
it sends an electrical signal to the device
Which of these is not a conductor: copper, rubber, or iron?
What is rubber?
What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?
In a series circuit, all components are connected in a single loop, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected in separate loops
Which renewable energy source is harnessed by using solar panels?
solar energy
Why should you not stick anything into an electrical socket?
because it can cause an electric shock or start a fire
How does a battery power a toy?
the battery provides electrical energy to the circuit in the toy