Basic Electrical Concepts

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work.

Front

Electric Current

Back

The flow of electrically charged particles.

Front

Electrical Circuit

Back

The path an electric current flows

Front

Electrical Switch

Back

Controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF

Front

If the electrical switch is OPEN, the switch is

Back

OFF

Front

If the electrical switch is CLOSED, the switch is

Back

ON

Front

Conductor

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

Example of a conductor

Back

Metal, paperclip