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Electricity 5.4

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Q: What is electricity? A: Electricity is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge
Q: What are protons and electrons? A: Protons are positively charged particles, while electrons are negatively charged particles that move around an atom's nucleus.
Q: What is static electricity? A: Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, which can cause a spark or shock when it moves
Q: What is a circuit? A: A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.
Q: What are conductors? Give an example. A: Conductors are materials that allow electricity to flow through them easily. Example: Copper.
Q: What are insulators? Give an example. A: Insulators are materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them easily. Example: Rubber.
Q: What is a series circuit? A: A series circuit has only one path for electricity to flow.
Q: What is a parallel circuit? A: A parallel circuit has multiple paths for electricity to flow.
Q: What is an electric current? A: Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
Q: What is voltage? A: Voltage is the force that pushes electric charges through a conductor.
Q: What is a battery, and how does it work? A: A battery is a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy to provide a voltage.
Q: How do switches work in a circuit? A: Switches control the flow of electricity by opening (stopping the flow) or closing (allowing the flow) a circuit.
Q: Name two types of energy that electricity can be converted into. A: Electricity can be converted into light energy and thermal (heat) energy.
Q: What is electromagnetism? A: Electromagnetism is the interaction of electric currents or fields and magnetic fields.
Q: What is a magnet, and how is it related to electricity? A: A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field. Electricity can create magnetic fields, which is the basis of electromagnets.
Electricity A form of energy resulting from the movement of charged particles, like electrons, through a conductor.
Atom The basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
Proton A positively charged particle found in the nucleus of an atom.
Electron A negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom and can move between atoms, creating electric current.
Static Electricity The buildup of electric charge on an object’s surface, which can result in a sudden release of energy, like a spark.
The flow of electric charge through a conductor, such as a wire.
Circuit A closed loop or pathway that allows electric current to flow.
Conductor A material, often metal, that allows electric current to flow easily. Example: copper.
Insulator A material that does not allow electric current to flow easily, used to protect against electric shock. Example: rubber.
Series Circuit A type of circuit with only one path for electricity to flow. If one part of the circuit is broken, the current stops.
Parallel Circuit A type of circuit with multiple paths for electricity to flow. If one path is broken, current can still flow through other paths.
Electric Current The continuous flow of electric charge, measured in amperes.
Voltage The force or pressure that pushes electric current through a conductor, measured in volts.
Battery A device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to provide voltage.
Switch A device in a circuit that can open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.
Electromagnet A magnet created by passing electric current through a coil of wire wrapped around an iron core, which can be turned on and off.
Magnet An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts ferromagnetic materials like iron.
Magnetic Field The area around a magnet where magnetic forces are exerted.
Energy Conversion The process of changing energy from one form to another, such as electrical energy to light or heat.
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