Science: Principles of Electricity Flashcards
A form of energy that produces light, heat and magnetic and chemical changes
Electricity
The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor
Electric Current
A technical name for any electrically powered appliance
Load
Material that allows electricity to flow through it easily
Conductor
A material that does not allow the flow of electric current
Insulator
A unit of electric strength
Amp
A unit of electric pressure
Volt
A unit of electric resistance
Ohm
A measure of electrical energy being used per second
Watt
1,000 watts = how many kilowatts?
1 kilowatt
Most of the electricity used daily consists of a flow of tiny, negatively charged particles called:
Electrons
Silver, copper, water-containing ions, graphite, carbon, and the human body are all examples of what type of materials?
Conductors
Silk, plastic, rubber, wood, glass, paper, alcohol, and pure distilled water are all examples of what type of materials?
Insulators
Cords on appliances should be kept straight and free to knots, kinks, and tangles to prevent:
breaks
Amp=
strength