Electricity and Circuits Flashcard

Front

How could you tell if the lamp has an open circuit or a closed circuit?

Back

If the lamp lights up, the circuit is closed; if it does not, the circuit is open.

Front

Which force causes static electricity to build on an object?

Back

Friction

Front

What type of energy creates lightning?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

Jon’s favorite lamp stops working. It is plugged in. The bulb works in another lamp. What is his next step to fix the lamp?

Back

Check the power switch or fuse.

Front

A switch in one position turns lights on. The lights are off in the other position. What does the switch do?

Back

The switch turns the lights on or off by opening and closing the circuit.

Front

Some devices need more _______ to function. This requires more _______ in the circuit.

Back

Electricity, voltage

Front

Explain why electricity does not “fall out” of a wall socket.

Back

Electricity does not fall out of a wall socket because it requires a complete circuit to flow.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electrical currents to flow easily through.

Front

What is a return related to energy?

Back

The place to which the electrons flow in a circuit.