Electricity Flashcard 2024

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What is a good practice for electrical safety?

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Always check electrical cords for cracks and damage.

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What is the continuous movement (flow) of electrons called?

Back

Current electricity.

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What component is necessary to complete an electrical circuit?

Back

A battery.

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What is an important safety precaution when using power strips?

Back

Don't plug too many things in.

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What happens if one of the bulbs in a circuit burns out?

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The other bulb would stay on.

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What is static electricity?

Back

A stationary electric charge typically produced by friction.

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

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To open or close the circuit, controlling the flow of electricity.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A).

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What is voltage?

Back

The difference in electric potential between two points.

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What is a circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electricity to flow.