Introduction to Current Electricity

What is the difference between static and current electricity?

• Static electricity is always dangerous; current electricity is safe.
• Static electricity can only be generated by batteries; current electricity cannot.
• Static electricity flows continuously; current electricity is temporary.
• Static electricity is a stationary charge; current electricity is a flowing charge.

What is an electric circuit?

• A path for electricity to flow

• A type of battery

• A tool used to measure electricity

• A device that creates electricity

What is current electricity?

• Current electricity is the heat generated by electrical devices.
• Current electricity is the static charge on an insulator.
• Current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
• Current electricity is the storage of electric charge.

What do electrons do in an electric circuit?

• They move from one place to another

• They stay still

• They create light

• They heat up

What material is commonly used as a conductor in electric circuits?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

• Glass

What is the role of an insulator in a circuit?

• To allow electricity to flow freely

• To keep electrons on course and protect us

• To increase the voltage

• To store electricity

These are examples of

• Insulators

• Conductors

These are examples of

• Conductors

• Insulators