electricity Flashcards
why should you always use insulated tools when dealing with electricity
because it doesnt conduct the electrical current
what is a conductor
a substance that allows electrons to move from atom to atom allows current to move through
what is a resistor
allows current to move through but can also be regulated
what is a insulator
object that doesnt allow electricity through
what is a non conductor
a insulator
examples of a resistor
phone charger, light switches
examples of a insulator
wood, glass, rubber
what is a ampere
measures the current , charge flowing in the curcuit
what is voltage
used to measure the amount of energy pushing the charge
what is a series circuit
current only has one path to follow
what is a parallel curcuit
has two or more paths for electrons to move through