Electricity and Circuits

Front

Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________.

Back

static electricity

Front

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Back

Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons.

Front

the negatively charged particle in an atom, moves freely, can be released, shared, or “stolen” from an atom

Back

electron

Front

The tendency for a material to oppose the flow of electrons is _____.

Back

resistance

Front

Items with opposite charges _____ each other.

Back

attract

Front

Items with like charges _____ each other.

Back

repel

Front

Is the symbol for _____?

Back

Battery

Front

Is the symbol for _____?

Back

Switch

Front

Is the symbol for _____?

Back

Light bulb

Front

In a series circuit, all parts of the circuit are connected in a single path.

Back

True