Unit D: 1.0 & 2.0 Flashcards
What causes static electricity?
The proton has a positive charge and the electron has a negative charge. The charges on the particles can cause either attractive or repulsive forces between the particles
Why do objects attract or repel each other?
Because they are electrically charged
How do opposite charges affect each other?
They attract each other
How do like charges affect each other?
They repel each other
What makes an object neutral?
having equal amounts of positive and negative charges
What do charged objects cause when they are brought next to neutral objects?
Charge separation
What does it mean if an object is charged?
They either have more protons than electrons or the opposite.
What is charge separation?
When protons or electrons on a charged object cause it to repel on neutral objects
What is electrical discharge?
When a negative charge builds up on an object and causes it to be attracted to another object and so it jumps to that object.
What are the laws of electrical charges?
- Opposite charges attract each other.
* Like charges repel each other.
What are VAN DE GRAAFF GENERATORS?
A machine that produces static build-up by using friction
How does a Van De Graff generator work?
A rubber belt rubs on a piece of metal and transfers the charge to a sphere. The charge builds up on the sphere and transfers to you when you touch the sphere
How is electricity in an electric eel produced?
By a special organ in the tail that contains thousands of modified muscle cells called electroplaques
Why are static charges not able to operate electrical devices?
They build up and discharge, but they do not flow continuously.
What is electrical current?
The steady flow of charged particles
What are the two conditions that let electricity flow continuously?
-The flow of electrical current requires an energy
source
- Electrical current will not flow unless it has a complete path or circuit for the charged particles to flow through
What are amperes?
The rate at which an electrical current flow is measured
Who is the ampere named after?
in honour of the French physicist, mathematician, and philosopher André-Marie Ampère
What are materials that electrical charges can move through easily called?
Conductors
What is a circuit?
A circuit is a path that controls the flow of electricity
What is a load in a circuit?
The load is a device to convert electrical energy to another form of energy
What does a circuit usually include?
A circuit usually includes a conductor, an energy source, and a load
What is Electrical energy?
The energy carried by charged particles
What is voltage?
Voltage is a measure of how much electrical energy each charged particle carries
What is voltage also called?
Potential difference
The higher the voltage is, the greater the ……
potential energy of each particle.
What is the unit of voltage?
The unit of voltage is the volt
What is the simplest way to measure volts?
The simplest way to measure voltage is with a voltmeter.
What is each millivolts to volts?
Each millivolt is 1/1000 of a volt
What does short circuit mean?
When it bypasses part of the normal circuit
What must be considered if you get an electric shock?
voltage and amperage
What is most important when assessing the danger of an electric shock?
The number of amps is much more important than voltage
What would happen if 0.001 A passed through your body?
You would likely not feel it
What would happen if 0.015 A to 0.020 A passed through your body?
You will cause a painful shock, and loss of muscle control.
What is the third prong in the plug meant for?
It connects to the ground of your home just in case it short circuits
How do fuses work?
Fuses contain a thin piece of metal that is specially designed to melt if too much current passes through it.
How does a circuit breaker work?
Instead of melting, the hot wire triggers a spring mechanism that turns off the switch inside the circuit breaker. As soon as the wire has cooled, the circuit breaker can be turned back on
What is a lightning rod?
A rod on a tall building that connects to the ground in case lightning strikes