Energy & Conductors, Insulator Flashcard

Front

Producing electricity involves changing an energy source into an ___________ _________.

Back

electric current

Front

A television gets its energy from ______?

Back

electricity

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A conductor is a material that allows electric charge to move through it as an electric current. Usually, the charge is carried by electrons, and the conductor is a metal.

Front

A car gets energy from ______?

Back

gasoline

Front

Electricity from batteries is the same as electricity from a wall socket. True or False?

Back

true

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

An insulator is a material that does not easily allow heat, electricity, light, or sound to pass through it. Examples include air, cloth, and rubber.

Front

Give an example of a good conductor.

Back

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

Front

Give an example of a good insulator.

Back

Rubber is a good insulator of electricity.

Front

What is the role of electrons in a conductor?

Back

Electrons carry the electric charge through the conductor.

Front

What energy source does a light bulb use?

Back

electricity