Electricity and Circuits Generation Genius

What is electricity?

• a closed path that allows electricity to flow

• the flow of electrical energy

• converts chemical energy to electrical energy

What is a circuit?

• a closed path that allows electricity to flow

• the flow of electrical energy

• converts chemical energy to electrical energy

What is a conductor?

• things electricity CAN EASILY flow through

• things electricity CANNOT EASILY flow through

What is a series circuit?

• circuit with only 1 path for electricity to flow

• circuit with more than 1 path for electricity to flow

In which device is electrical energy transformed into mechanical energy?

• Battery

• Electric motor

• Solar cell

• Light bulb

In a _______ a spinning turbine moves magnets which generates an electric current.

• Motor

• Generator

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It creates electricity.

• Electric Generator

• Electric Motor

• Electromagnet

• Voltmeter

How is electricity typically generated in a power plant?

• By burning coal to produce heat

• By using large batteries

• By using magnets alone

• By solar panels only

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What is the main purpose of a dam in hydroelectric power generation?

• To store water

• To increase water temperature

• To control water flow and create kinetic energy

• To purify water

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What is a parallel circuit?

• circuit with only 1 path for electricity to flow

• circuit with more than 1 path for electricity to flow