Week 6 Science Vocab. Check

Front

Wires/materials that carry large electricity without overheating.

Back

superconductor

Front

Electrons get caught in substances called _____________, causing energy to build up.

Back

resistors

Front

Measures the strength of an electric current

Back

ampere (Amp)

Front

Materials that allow heat and electrons to pass easily:

Back

conductors

Front

Flow of electricity

Back

current

Front

Materials that do not conduct electrons (cloth, plastic, rubber)

Back

insulators

Front

Insulators rubbed together can cause electrons to break loose and build up charges.

Back

static electricity

Front

Magnetic force around a magnet or electrical fields

Back

magnetic field

Front

Safety device that melts to break an electric circuit and prevent fire.

Back

fuse

Front

Pathway for electricity flow

Back

circuit