Electricity #2 And #3 Flashcards

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What is necessary for electrons to continues long their journey?

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A continuous loop of conducting material is needed for a uninterrupted flow if electrical current. This is called a COMPLETE or CLOSED circuit.

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What is electricity?

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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.

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What is a circuit?

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The path electron a long wire is called a circuit.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a substance that allows a electric currant to pass through them ex.medal

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What is a insulator?

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A insulator is a substance that doesn’t allow a electric currut to pass through them ex.glass

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give 5 examples of an insulator and a conductor…..

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insulators:
paper
wood
rubber
glass 
plastic
conductors:
metal
copper
zinc
silver
aluminum
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What is a switch?

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A switch turns power off and on
:controls electrical energy being
:prevents heating transmitted that could lend to fire

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What is a importance of a switch?

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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

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What effect does a resistor have?

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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

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Give 2 examples of a resistor

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A filament and a fuse

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