Electricity Circuits Flashcards
Electric Circuit
is a path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow.
What is it called when the electrons enter the circuit?
“source” of electrons.
What is it called when the electrons leave the circuit?
“return” or “earth ground”
Insulator
is a substance that does not allow the passage of electricity.
Conductor
is a type of material that allows electricity to flow freely.
The build-up of charges on an object is called
static electricity.
When static electricity is lost as electric charges move off an object
static discharge
An electric current will always follow the
Path of Least Resistance
What way will an Electric Current take?
Will always take the shorter way
Series Circuit
there is one path for the electricity to flow.
Parallel Circuit
there are several paths for the electricity to flow with separate paths for each load
Van de Graaff generator
is an electrostatic generator which uses a moving belt to accumulate electric charge on a hollow metal globe.
