click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Electricity
science,electricity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electricity | A form of energy that is produced when electrons move from one place to another place |
| Insulators | A material that does not let heat energy or electricity pass through it easily |
| Series Circuit | An electric circuit in which the devices are connected in one continuous loop |
| Static Electricity | The build up of electric charges on an object |
| Amp | The unit used to measure electric current |
| Parallel Circuit | An electric circuit in which each device has its own separate loop |
| Electrons | A particle that is in the space around the nucleus of an atom and has a negative charge |
| Electric Current | A constant flow of electrons through a conductor |
| Generator | A device that uses magnets to change the energy of motion to electrical energy |
| Conducters | A material that allows heat energy or electricity pass through it easily |
| Electric Circuit | A complete pathway of conductors through a conductor |
| Motor | A device that uses electricity to produce motion |