Investigation 3, 4, and 5 Vocabulary

Front

What is a device that is an energy source for electrical current?

Back

A battery is a device that provides energy for electrical current.

Front

What are tiny particles that have a negative charge?

Back

Electrons are tiny particles that have a negative charge.

Front

What is a type of material that does not easily allow electrical current to flow through it?

Back

An insulator is a type of material that does not easily allow electrical current to flow through it.

Front

What is a flow of electrons along a path called?

Back

A current is a flow of electrons along a path.

Front

What is a type of material that allows electrical current to easily flow through it?

Back

A conductor is a type of material that allows electrical current to easily flow through it.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

Electricity is the presence and flow of electric charge.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.

Front

What is the role of a light bulb in a circuit?

Back

A light bulb converts electrical energy into light energy.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electrical current to flow easily, while an insulator does not.

Front

What happens when you connect a battery to a light bulb?

Back

The battery provides energy, allowing the light bulb to light up.