Science test Flashcards
Learn the definition of each word
1
Q
What is the electrostatic energy sometimes called
A
Static electricity
2
Q
What is the name of a gadget that stores, electricity?
A
A capacitor
3
Q
What is an insulator?
A
A protective shield against the float of electricity
4
Q
Name something that can be used as an insulator
A
Rubber and plastic materials
5
Q
What do we call facilities that generally electricity?
A
Powerplants
6
Q
What kind of current – alternating or direct – comes through your house from the power plant
A
An AC or alternating current
7
Q
What is a load?
A
A resistor or device that uses electrical energy
8
Q
Who created the first battery?
A
Volta
9
Q
Which kind of circuit – series of parallewould you prefer to have for Christmas lights ? why?
A
Parallel, if one ball burns out the wrestles to lit.
