SOL 5.4 Electricity Review Part 1

Front

True or False: An electrical current WILL flow through an open circuit.

Back

False

Front

Materials that do not allow electricity to flow easily through them are _____________________.

Back

Insulators

Front

When using a lamp, electrical energy is transformed into _________________ energy.

Back

Radiant

Front

Static electricity occurs because there is a build up of _____________.

Back

Electrons

Front

Materials that allow electricity to easily flow through them are _______________________.

Back

Conductors

Front

What is an electrical circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What is the role of a conductor in an electrical circuit?

Back

To allow the flow of electric current.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What happens to electrical energy in a light bulb?

Back

It is converted into light and heat energy.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that resists the flow of electricity.