Energy and Electricity

Front

What kind of energy does a thermometer measure?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

Which material is an electrical conductor?

Back

Nail

Front

What particles move from the carpet to a boy's hand when he feels a spark?

Back

Electrons

Front

What energy transformation occurs at the filament of a light bulb?

Back

Electrical energy into thermal energy and light energy

Front

What energy transformation occurs when a fan is plugged into a wall?

Back

Electrical energy into energy of motion

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow through it.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it.