Electricity energy Flashcards
1
Q
Give 7 examples of electrical energy?
A
The examples are: light, heat, sound, kinetic (movement), chemical potential energy and gravitational potential energy.
2
Q
Why is electricity extremely useful in a resourceful and traveling way?
A
Electrical energy can be carried long distances and easily created.
3
Q
What is the energy carried by?
A
Energy is carried by charged particles called electrons.
4
Q
What do electrons flow around?
A
Electrons flow around loops called circuits
5
Q
As the particles pass through components (e.g. Heaters, bulbs, motors, buzzers), they give the components some of this energy, which can be then be used to produce…?
A
Light, heat motion, sound etc.
6
Q
What is electricity?
A
Electricity is a form of energy
