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electricity
static electricity
electron
electric circuit
the flow of charges
an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a…
a subatomic particle with a negative electric charge
a path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow
electricity
the flow of charges
static electricity
an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a…
electricity
static electricity
electrical current
electrical circuit
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
the result of electrons being pulled from one place to another
a path that electrons can flow through (to give power)
Needs 3 things to give energy:... 1. energy source (battery or wa…
electricity
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
static electricity
the result of electrons being pulled from one place to another
parallel circuit
series circuit
current
static electricity
An electric circuit with two or more paths through which charg…
An electric circuit with only one path through which charge ca…
A flow of electric charge. Moves along a pathway to turn on a…
The buildup of charges on an object
parallel circuit
An electric circuit with two or more paths through which charg…
series circuit
An electric circuit with only one path through which charge ca…
Current Electricity
Insulator
Conductor
Negative Charge
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
An object that conducts electricity well. Electrons can flow e…
More electrons than protons
Current Electricity
Insulator
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
Electric Charges
Atoms
Ion
Netural
Charged particles that exert an electric force on each other.
Contain protons, neutrons and electrons
An atom that has an electric charge.
When an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons
Electric Charges
Charged particles that exert an electric force on each other.
Atoms
Contain protons, neutrons and electrons
electric force
static electricity
friction
conduction
the attraction or repulsion between electric charges
a buildup of charges on an object
a method of charging an object by rubbing it against another o…
a method of charging an object by allowing electrons to flow b…
electric force
the attraction or repulsion between electric charges
static electricity
a buildup of charges on an object
circuit breaker
conductor
electric charge
electric circuit
a switch that opens or closes a circuit by turning off or on
a material through which electricity moves easily
the electrical property of particles of matter, can be positiv…
a PATH along which an electric current can move
circuit breaker
a switch that opens or closes a circuit by turning off or on
conductor
a material through which electricity moves easily
static electricity
Temperature & Length
Circuit
Conductors
The buildup of charges on an object
When these factors increase, so does resistance
The path through which electric current flows
Materials that hold electrons loosely and allow electricity to…
static electricity
The buildup of charges on an object
Temperature & Length
When these factors increase, so does resistance
electricity
safety
short circuit
electrical wires
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons.
A state of being free of danger and injury
a flaw in a circuit that allows a large current to flow throug…
flexible threads used to carry electricity
electricity
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons.
safety
A state of being free of danger and injury
electricity
static electricity
electrical current
current
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
the result of electrons (charges) building up on one object th…
a path that electrons can flow through (to give power)
a steady flow of electrons
electricity
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
static electricity
the result of electrons (charges) building up on one object th…
Insulator
Volt
Conductor
Superconductor
A substance that doesn't let electricity pass through it
A unit used to measure electric potential
Substance that easily allows electricity to pass through it
Material that has no electrical resistance (usually at low tem…
Insulator
A substance that doesn't let electricity pass through it
Volt
A unit used to measure electric potential
Current Electricity
Insulator
Conductor
Negative Charge
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
An object that conducts electricity well. Electrons can flow e…
More electrons than protons
Current Electricity
Insulator
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
electricity
static electricity
electrical current
electrical circuit
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
the result of electrons being pulled from one place to another
a path that electrons can flow through (to give power)
Needs 3 things to give energy:... 1. energy source (battery or wa…
electricity
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
static electricity
the result of electrons being pulled from one place to another
Current Electricity
Insulator
Conductor
Negative Charge
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
An object that conducts electricity well. Electrons can flow e…
More electrons than protons
Current Electricity
Insulator
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
Current Electricity
Insulator
Conductor
Negative Charge
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
An object that conducts electricity well. Electrons can flow e…
More electrons than protons
Current Electricity
Insulator
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
Battery
Conductor
Electric Charges
Electric Circuit
A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy
A material through which charged particles flow easily
Units of electricity
The pathway that electric current flows
Battery
A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy
Conductor
A material through which charged particles flow easily
Electrical circuit
Current
Conductor
Insulator
A complete path through which electric current can flow
A flow of electric charge.
A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it…
A material that does not allow heat or electrons to move throu…
Electrical circuit
A complete path through which electric current can flow
Current
A flow of electric charge.
Electric Force
Electric Field
Static Electricity
Conservation of Charge
The attraction or repulsion between electric charges.
The region around a charged object where the object's electric…
A buildup of charges on an object
The law that states that charges are neither created nor destr…
Electric Force
The attraction or repulsion between electric charges.
Electric Field
The region around a charged object where the object's electric…
Current
Insulator
Conductor
Negative Charge
The flow of electricity
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
An object that has low resistance. Electrons can flow easily
More electrons than protons (has gained electrons)
Current
The flow of electricity
Insulator
An object that doesn't conduct electricity. Electrons cannot f…
Electricity
Electric current
Conductor
Insulator
The movement of particles around an atom creating pure energy.
A flow of electricity along a conductor in a complete circuit.
Any material that allows the electricity to pass through it.... E…
Also called nonconductor. Any material that does not allow ele…
Electricity
The movement of particles around an atom creating pure energy.
Electric current
A flow of electricity along a conductor in a complete circuit.
electricity
static electricity
electrical current
electrical circuit
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
the result of electrons being pulled from one place to another
a path that electrons can flow through (to give power)
Needs 3 things to give energy:... 1. energy source (battery or wa…
electricity
A form of energy caused by the movement of electrons
static electricity
the result of electrons being pulled from one place to another
Electrical current
Potential energy
Battery
Resistor
is a flow of electric charge.
stored energy due to object's position or condition
A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy
An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical curre…
Electrical current
is a flow of electric charge.
Potential energy
stored energy due to object's position or condition
Conductor
Insulator
Series circuit
Parallel circuit
Material that allows electricity to pass through it easily (me…
Material that doesn't let electricity move easily through it (…
A circuit with only 1 pathway for current to follow
Splits into 2 or more pathways before coming together at the b…
Conductor
Material that allows electricity to pass through it easily (me…
Insulator
Material that doesn't let electricity move easily through it (…
current
electricity
electron
energy
the movement or flow of electricity
A form of energy that is used in homes and is produced by the…
The smallest particle in an atom with negative charge.
A force that can give something power
current
the movement or flow of electricity
electricity
A form of energy that is used in homes and is produced by the…
electric force
static electricity
friction
conduction
the attraction or repulsion between electric charges
a buildup of charges on an object
a method of charging an object by rubbing it against another o…
a method of charging an object by allowing electrons to flow b…
electric force
the attraction or repulsion between electric charges
static electricity
a buildup of charges on an object