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Electricity
Electricity, Current and Voltage
Question | Answer |
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What is electricity? | Electricity is a form of energy. |
A material that allows electricity to flow through it is known as what? | Conductor |
A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it is known as what? | Insulator |
What is the steady flow of electric charge known as? | Current |
What is electric current measured in? | Amperes (amps) |
The build up of electricity at one point is known as what? | Static electricity |
What other forms of energy can electricity be converted to? | Heat, sound, light |
Which type of electricity does a tesla coil demonstrate? | Static electricity |
What is another name for Potential Difference? | Voltage |
What is voltage measured in? | Volts (V) |
What is a naturally occurring form of static electricity? | Lightening |
Is plastic an insulator or a conductor? | Insulator |
Is metal an insulator or a conductor? | Conductor |