Electricity #2 And #3 Flashcards
What is necessary for electrons to continues long their journey?
A continuous loop of conducting material is needed for a uninterrupted flow if electrical current. This is called a COMPLETE or CLOSED circuit.
What is electricity?
Electricity is a form of energy and can make things work. You can’t see electricity but you see the effect it has on other things.
What is a circuit?
The path electron a long wire is called a circuit.
What is a conductor?
A conductor is a substance that allows a electric currant to pass through them ex.medal
What is a insulator?
A insulator is a substance that doesn’t allow a electric currut to pass through them ex.glass
give 5 examples of an insulator and a conductor…..
insulators: paper wood rubber glass plastic
conductors: metal copper zinc silver aluminum
What is a switch?
A switch turns power off and on
:controls electrical energy being
:prevents heating transmitted that could lend to fire
What is a importance of a switch?
A switch is a device used for closing or opening a gap in an electric current. Using a switch is a easier/safer then touching two wires together
What effect does a resistor have?
A resistor controls the power of a current and the strength of electricity that passes through swore. They are are poor conductors that only partially conduct electricity. As the current flows through a resistor the voltage or current drops
Give 2 examples of a resistor
A filament and a fuse