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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| electrons have a____________ electric charge. | negative |
| Mechanical energy is changed into electrical energy by a ________________ | generator |
| When electrons jump from a cloud to the ground, you see ____________ | lightning |
| Electric bills are based on how many ________________are used. | kilowatt-hours |
| Plastic is an example of a good electrical____________ | insulator |
| The flow of electricity is controlled by a _____________ | switch |
| What part of an atom can rub off from one atom to another? | electron |
| What source of power is not strong enough to run a generator? | solar panels |
| Name three special switches that help protect us from electrical shock. | GFCI outlet, circuit breakers, fuses |
| What is this picture of? | thermostat |
| Desribe the charge of this atom. | positive charge |
| What must a generator contain? Name the three parts. | drive shaft, strong magnet, coil of wire |
| In an electric current, describe the flow of electricity. | flows steadily |
| How are the basic principles of magnetism and electricity related? | very closely |
| What is the name given to giant sparks of moving electric charges? | lightning |
| Name the two magnet poles. | North & South |
| What electrical current do electric stoves use? | 220 volts |
| 7,000 watts equals how many kilowatts? | 7 kilowatts |
| What do the electric circuits in your home do? | Electrical circuits bring us electricity to use stuff like a toaster. Circuits begin and end at the circuit box. |
| How do two positively charged objects act near each other? How do a positvely and a negatively charged object act near each other? | Two positively charged objects repel each other. One positively and one negatively charged object attract each other. |