energy2 Flashcards
Energy transfer
when energy moves from one place to another
pathway
Ex:conducting wires that connect the two terminals of the battery
open and close circuits
Open circuits:an open circuit is a circuit in which the path is incomplete which means there is no flow of current.Closed circuits:a closed circuit in which the path is complete and there is a flow of current is the entire path
switch
a switch is an electrical component that is used to turn on and turn off any equipment like television,washing machines,lights,fans,etc
electric current
electric current is the flow of electric charge from one place to another in a circuit
electric circuit model
an electric circuit has to have a power source,wire for the electricity to flow though,and a device such as a lamp or motor that uses electric current
insulator
substances that do not allow an electric charge to pass trough.Ex:glass,air,cotton,plastic,rubber and wood.
conductors
substances that an electric charge can pass through without difficulty.Ex: power lines,fences for livestock,battery jumper cables,power electronic devices,also copper,aluminum,iron,steel,gold and silver.
source
such as a battery
user
such as a light bulb or other device that uses energy.