| Question |
 |
|
| Answer |
|
|
| Atom |
Smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element. Consists of a nucleuscontaining a proton, neutron, and electrons orbiting the nucleus. |
| Protons |
Positively charged particle that is part of an atom’s nucleus |
| Electrons |
Negatively charged particle that is found outside the nucleus of an atom. |
| Electricity |
Charge, negative or positive. |
| Electric Field |
Volume of space around a charge (or object) where electric force is exerted on othercharges (or objects) |
| Contact Electrification |
Creating a charge imbalance by the contact of two different insulating surfaces Friction,which means rubbing, is one example of contact electrification. |
| Conduction |
Creating charge imbalance within an object touches another object causing the transfer ofelectrons from one object to the other. Requires direct contact. |
| Induction |
Creating a charge imbalance within an object that is caused by the presence of th electricfield of another object. |
| Law ofConservationof Charge |
If a negative net charge is created, an equal but opposite net is charges is also created. Charge is neither created not destroyed. |
| Current |
The flow or movement of charge. Slow, about 8.5 cm/hour. |
| Circuit Diagram |
Arrangement of symbols used to represent components of a circuit. |
| Short Circuit |
A circuit containing no resistor. |
| Circuit |
Complete path through which current can flow. |
| Resistance |
Measure of how difficult it is for charges to flow through a material. |
| Resistor |
Device that resists the flow of charge. Extracts energy from the circuit and slows downcurrent flow. |
| Conductor |
Material that contains moveable charge. Electrons exist in a moveable sea.Analogy to a water filled pipe. |
| Insulator |
Material in which charges are relatively immobile.Analogy to ice filled pipe. |
| AC Alternating current circuit. |
Circuit in which current alternates the direction in which it flows. |
| DC Direct current circuit. |
Circuit in which current flows in only one direction. |
| Voltage |
Difference in electric potential energy.Results from the differences in net charge between two points in an electric field. Providesthe “push” for electric current to flow. Generated by energy sources such as batteries andgenerators. |
| Cell |
Causes electric charge to flow (due to voltage of the cell). Does not create charge. |
| Battery |
Two or more cells in series. |
| Electrode |
Conductor through which current enters/leaves a battery or cell |
| Electrolyte |
Liquid or paste where the electrons flow. |
| Series |
Electric circuit with a single path. |
| Parallel |
Electric circuit with multiple paths or branches. |
French Emotions
