5th Grade Electricity

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replaced or regenerated in a short period of time. Example: coal.

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Energy is not able to be ______ or ________.

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created or destroyed.

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is a large discharge of static electricity.

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How do you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

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Increase the number of coils around the core.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity (or electrons) to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is an electric circuit?

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An electric circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is voltage?

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Voltage is the measure of electric potential difference between two points.

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What is current?

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Current is the flow of electric charge, measured in amperes (A).