. Flashcards
In parallel
travels in more than one path
In series
travels through one path
Conductors
a substance in which electrical charge carriers usually electrons, move easily from atom to atom with the application of voltage.
Insulators
a material in which the electron does not flow freely or the atom of the insulator have tightly bound electrons.
Shell
a part of an atom where electrons are found orbiting the nucleus.
Atomic Structure
consists of positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons revolving in orbits at varying distances from the nucleus. The constitution of the nucleus and the arrangement of the electrons differing with various chemical elements.
Radiation
described as energy or particles from a source that travel through space or other mediums.
Convection
the movement of heat because of the movement of warm matter.
Current electricity
continuous flow of electrons in a circuit
Static electricity
result of imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object.
Resistance
a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit
Voltage
pressure from an electrical circuit power source that pushes charged electrons (current) through a conducting loop
Switch
a device used for making and breaking electric current through the circuit
Ohm’s Law
the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
Radioisotopes
radioactive isotopes of an element. atoms that contain an unstable combination of neutrons and protons or excess energy in their protons
Law of Conservation
energy/mass can neither be created nor destroyed.
Independent variable
a variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by other variables