SOL 5.4 Electricity Review

Front

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

Back

insulators

Front

The flow of energy as a current is called _________________.

Back

electricity

Front

Which of these is NOT an example of static electricity?

Back

pedaling a bicycle

Front

To increase the strength of an electromagnet, you would ____________________ the number of coils around the nail.

Back

increase

Front

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

Back

radiant

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A closed path through which electricity flows.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electricity to flow easily through it.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Electricity that is not moving, often caused by friction.

Front

What happens when you rub a balloon on your hair?

Back

It creates static electricity, causing the balloon to stick to surfaces.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

A magnet created by electric current flowing through a coil of wire.