Electricity Vocabulary

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

A circuit with a break (incomplete circuit) that prevents current from flowing.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows the flow of electric current or heat.

Front

Which atomic particle is involved in electric current movement?

Back

Electron.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-5

NGSS.HS-PS3-5

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A complete electrical loop allowing current to flow.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that resists or prevents the flow of electric current or heat.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

What is electric current?

Back

The flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons.

Front

What is voltage?

Back

The difference in electric potential between two points in a circuit.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed path through which electric current can flow.

Front

What is resistance?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

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

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2