Electricity Test (January 19th) Flashcards
A proton is _________ charged
Positively
An electron is _________ charged
Negatively
Define electricity
Build up and movement of charged particles (electrons)
What do opposites do?
Attract
What do like charges do?
Repel
Define static
The buildup of charges in one spot
What are some examples of static discharge?
Lightning
Being shocked
What are the three ways of transferring static electricity?
Friction
Conduction
Induction
How does friction occur?
By rubbing
How does conduction occur?
By direct contact
How does induction occur?
Indirect contact
What is an example of friction?
Balloon and hair
What is an example of conduction
Balloon and can
What is an example of induction?
Electroscope
Define current
The flow of charges from one place to another
What are the two different currents?
- Alternative Current (AC)
- Direct Current (DC)