Energy on the move & electricity Flashcards

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1
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What are the two types of electricity?

A

Static and current

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2
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Voltage, current and…..?

A

Resistance

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3
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What is conduction?

A

Conduction is the method of heat transfer in solids

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4
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What is convection?

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Convection is the method of heat transfer in liquids.

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5
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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the method of heat transfer that does not require particles as a medium.

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6
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What is the best conductor of Electricity?

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Copper

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7
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What are the main things that are used in a light bulb circuit?

A

Light Bulb, Wires, Switch, Transformer

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8
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What is electric current?

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An electric current is a flow of electric charge. In electric circuits this charge is often carried by moving electrons in a wire. It can also be carried by ions in an electrolyte, or by both ions and electrons such as in a plasma.

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9
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What is a Electric Current measured in?

A

Amperes (Amps)

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10
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Electric potential energy is measured in?

A

Volts

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11
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How many Volts in Volts

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240

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12
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Who was the first person to invent the Light Bulb?

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Benjamin Franklin

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