Physical Science - Electricity

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The negatively charged particles in an atom are called _____

Back

electrons

Front

______ is related to the push that causes charges to move.

Back

Voltage difference

Front

True or false, an electrical switch raises and lowers the amount of current in a circuit.

Back

False

Front

In a ___________________ circuit, the path the flow of charge follows is NOT interrupted.

Back

Closed

Front

How are electromagnets different from magnets?

Back

You can turn an electromagnet on/off.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

Electricity is the flow of electric charge.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.

Front

What do we call materials that allow electricity to flow easily?

Back

Conductors.

Front

What do we call materials that do not allow electricity to flow easily?

Back

Insulators.

Front

What is a battery?

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