General Electricity Knowledge Flashcards by Sophie Wheldon | Brainscape

Q

True or False:
Electricity almost travels at the speed of light.

A

True.

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True or False:
The battery was invented in 1799 by Alessandro Volta.

A

True

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True or False:
Electric eels can create an electric shock of around 500 volts, enough to badly injure a human.

A

True

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Q

True or False:
Power lines are safe to touch

A

False!

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Q

True or False:
Wood is not a conductor

A

False, it is one, but it works very poorly.

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