Bill Nye: Electricity

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What is a good compact source of energy?

Back

Batteries are a good compact source of energy.

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Electricity is the flow of _____________.

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Electricity is the flow of electrons.

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Electrons are parts of _____________.

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Electrons are parts of atoms.

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What do we call materials that do not allow electricity to flow through easily?

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These materials are called insulators.

Front

What happens when you turn on a switch?

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Turning on a switch completes a circuit.

Front

What is the basic unit of electricity?

Back

The basic unit of electricity is the electron.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that resists the flow of electricity.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow easily.

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.