Static and Current Electricity

Front

What happens when two rubbed balloons are brought near each other?

Back

The balloons will repel each other.

Front

What is a complete, unbroken path that charges can flow through?

Back

Electric circuit.

Front

What types of charges attract each other?

Back

Positive and Negative.

Front

In a parallel circuit, if one light bulb burns out, what happens to the rest?

Back

The rest can still light up.

Front

What is the function of a power source in a circuit?

Back

It provides a steady flow of electrons.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

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

Front

What is current electricity?

Back

Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric charges to flow easily, such as metals.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric charges to flow easily, such as rubber or glass.

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A).