Electricity Flashcards
symbol for bulb/lamp
a circle with a cross in it
symbol for battery
two vertical lines, the longer line represents a + and the shorter line represents a -
symbol for wire
line
symbol for a switch
two dots a line across it if the switch is on, the line lifted up represents that the switch is off
conductors
allow for the flow of electricity
insulators
minimise/don’t allow the flow of electricity
Does acrylic conduct electricity?
No
Does nickel conduct electricity?
Yes
Does lead conduct electricity?
Yes
Does bone conduct electricity?
No
Does carbon conduct electricity?
Yes
Does polystyrene electricity?
No
Does soft wood conduct electricity?
No
Does zinc conduct electricity?
Yes
Does steel conduct electricity?
Yes