Electricity Unit Flashcard

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it. Example: Rubber.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. Example: Copper.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken loop where electricity cannot flow.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the build-up of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is current electricity?

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Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What does it mean when a balloon has a negative charge?

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It means the balloon has more electrons than protons.

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What is a switch in an electrical circuit?

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A switch is a device that can open or close a circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

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What happens in a parallel circuit?

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In a parallel circuit, there are multiple paths for electricity to flow.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.