Magic School Bus "Gets Charged" Flashcard

Front

What was Ms. Frizzle creating when she rubbed the balloon on her hair?

Back

Static Electricity

Front

According to Ms. Frizzle, what does rubbing the balloon on her hair do to the charges?

Back

Separates them

Front

What is the inside of a wire filled with?

Back

Electric charges

Front

What is the narrow wire inside the lightbulb called?

Back

Filament

Front

What is the circular path of electrical charges called?

Back

Circuit

Front

What "pushes" the current through the circuit?

Back

The battery

Front

What do the moving charges do to the filament in the light bulb?

Back

Heats it up so it glows

Front

What does a switch do?

Back

Acts like a bridge to allow the current to flow.

Front

Why did the tin foil work to fix the broken wires?

Back

It is a good conductor

Front

What caused the garage door not to open?

Back

Bad, rusted battery