Electrical Current Review

Front

What is the difference between current electricity and static electricity?

Back

Current electricity flows through a conductor, while static electricity is stationary.

Front

What are the two types of currents?

Back

Direct current and alternating current

Front

How does electricity get to our houses?

Back

Through power lines and transformers

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A single, sudden transfer of electrons

Front

What is an example of static electricity?

Back

Lightning

Front

What needs to happen for static electricity to occur?

Back

A build-up of electrons on a surface

Front

What is the main characteristic of current electricity?

Back

A steady flow of electrons along a circuit

Front

What is Direct Current (DC)?

Back

Current in which electric charges move in one direction

Front

Example of a source of Direct Current (DC)?

Back

Batteries

Front

What is alternating current?

Back

Current that flows in one direction, then in the reverse direction