Electricity & Magnetism Chapters 1-4 Flashcard

Front

What is a source of electricity for a flashlight?

Back

A battery is a source of electricity for a flashlight.

Front

Where does static electricity occur?

Back

Static electricity occurs on the surfaces of objects.

Front

If the power goes out, will all items that use electricity still work?

Back

No, if the power goes out, items that use electricity will not work.

Front

Does the electricity produced by a battery ever run out?

Back

No, the electricity produced by a battery can run out.

Front

Where does current electricity occur?

Back

Current electricity occurs in wires.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

Electricity is a form of energy that can be used to power devices.

Front

What is a battery?

Back

A battery is a device that stores electrical energy.

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, like a wire.

Front

What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed path through which electricity flows.