Notes 6.2: Electric Current

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• Lightning

• Electricity flowing through wires

• Battery powering a flashlight

• Solar panel generating electricity

Open Ended

How does static electricity occur and what are some real-life examples of it?

Open Ended

Describe the flow of electrons in current electricity and how it relates to a circuit.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what is being created in the picture?

• static electricity

• potential energy

• magnetic field

Multiple Select

Which devices are examples of sources of direct current (DC)?

• Batteries

• Solar cells

• Fuel cells

• Home electricity

Fill in the Blanks

Electrical energy is made in power

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are sources of mechanical energy used in power plants?

• Wind

• Burning fossil fuels

• Moving water

• Solar cells

Open Ended

Explain how mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy in a power plant.

Multiple Choice

What is the role of a turbine in generating electricity?

• It heats water to produce steam.

• It spins a coil through a magnetic field to generate electrical current.

• It stores electrical energy for later use.

• It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Open Ended

Explain how transformers help in the transmission of electrical energy from power plants to homes.

Open Ended

What is the difference between current electricity and static electricity?

Open Ended

Why is understanding the difference between current electricity and static electricity important in everyday life?