Seitz Electricity Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Current Electricity | A continuous flow of electricity from atom to atom |
Static Electricity | An electrical charge produced when rubbing causes an object to gain or lose electrons |
Poles | North or South end of a magnet |
Magnet | Materials like iron, nickel, or cobalt that have electrons that move or flow in the same direction |
Electromagnet | A temporary magnet |
Potential Energy | Stored energy |
Kinetic Energy | Moving energy |
Friction | This force slows the speed of an object and creates heat |
Gravity | This is the force that keeps us on Earth |
Conductor | Metal and water are examples that conduct electricity |
Insulator | Rubber, plastic, and wood are examples that do not conduct electricity |
Parallel Circuit | A type of circuit that has two or more pathways |
Series Circuit | A type of circuit that has only one pathway |
Closed Circuit | A type of circuit that allows electrons to continue flowing and moving |
Open Circuit | A type of circuit that stops the flow of electricity |
Atom | The smallest part of all matter |
Proton | The positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
Neutron | The neutrally charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom |
Electron | The negatively charged particle found on the outside of an atom’s nucleus |
Magnetic Field | An electric current that is produced by magnetism |
Generator | A machine that creates manmade electricity |
Circuit Breaker | A device that interrupts or stops the flow of electricity to ensure safety |
Attract | To pull together |
Repel | To force apart |
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