Electricity Study Guide

What is a circuit?

• a place you can go

• a circular complete course of conductors through which current can travel.

• a triangle course in which electricity can flow

What is an insulator?

• something you find in your house

• a substance or device that does conduct electricity.

• a substance or device which does not readily conduct electricity.

What is a conductor?

• is the capacity to transmit something, such as electricity or heat easily.

• Can not transmit something such as electricity or heat easily.

• Can be changed easily.

What is a D-Cell?

• A clock

• A battery

• A phone

What is Static Electricity?

• When you touch something rough and your hair stands up.

• lightning, rubbing your feet on carpet and touching a door knob and getting a shock.

• When you talk on the phone and hear a buzz.

What is current electricity?

• is a moving electrical charge. Its the electricity you use when you turn on the TV, it can come from a battery or wall outlet.

• It is a non moving electrical charge when you are not using something that is a battery or outlet.

• It is electricity that has already been used.

What is an example of a conductor?

• metal wires

• stuffing

• rubber

What is an example of a insulator?

• metal poles

• paperclip

• Wood

What is not a safety rule for electricity?

• Do not pull on a plug.

• Keep electrical items away from water.

• Don't go swimming after you eat a big meal.