Electricity Flashcards
A form of energy that is carried through wires and it is used to operate machines, light, etc.
Electricity
What are the other definitions of Electricity?
It is a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles such as electrons(-) and protons(+).
What is the unit of electricity?
kilowatt hour (kWh)
What are the 2 types of Electricity?
Static Electricity
Current Electricity
It is made by rubbing 2 or more objects together and making friction.
Static Electricity
The objects Clothing, Comb, Television Screen, and Doorknob are examples of?
Static Electricity
What is Current Electricity?
It is the flow of electric charge across an electric field.
Current means the flow of electrons.
What is the unit of current?
Ampere
What are some examples of current electricity?
● Starting a car
● Turning on a light
● Cooking on an electric stove
● Watching TV
● Shaving with an electric razor
● Playing video games
● Using a phone
● Charging a cell phone
What are the 2 types of Current Electricity?
Direct Current
Alternating Current
It only flows in one direction and it is commonly found in batteries
Direct Current
What is Alternating current?
Used for the production and transportation of electricity
