Electric Circuits Basics Flashcard

Front

What does a closed circuit allow in an electric circuit?

Back

The electric current to flow

Front

Electrical energy

Back

Energy caused by moving electrons as they flow through a conducting material towards an opposite charge.

Front

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

Back

Conductor

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that electricity cannot easily flow through

Front

Which device transforms chemical energy into electrical energy?

Back

Battery

Front

Which device transforms kinetic energy into electrical energy?

Back

Generator

Front

What is the main function of the turbine in the diagram?

Back

To convert thermal energy (from the steam) into kinetic energy

Front

Where does the high-pressure steam come from in the process shown in the diagram?

Back

From the thermal energy in the boiler where fuel was burned

Front

What is the final output of the system shown in the diagram?

Back

Electrical energy transferred to the transformer

Front

Why is the fire placed under the container in the diagram?

Back

To heat the water to produce steam