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What is an electron?
What is an electron?
What is needed to create a closed electrical circuit?
What is needed to create a closed electrical circuit?
Which of the following materials is an insulator?
Which of the following materials is an insulator?
What occurs if there is a gap in an electrical circuit?
What occurs if there is a gap in an electrical circuit?
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What device is used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit?
What device is used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit?
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Which component is NOT essential for creating an electrical circuit?
Which component is NOT essential for creating an electrical circuit?
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What happens when a light bulb is not included in a circuit with a battery?
What happens when a light bulb is not included in a circuit with a battery?
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What charge do electrons carry?
What charge do electrons carry?
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What is the term for materials that allow the flow of electricity?
What is the term for materials that allow the flow of electricity?
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What does the positive terminal of a battery do?
What does the positive terminal of a battery do?
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Study Notes
Electron & Electricity
- Electrons constitute electricity. The term 'electron' combines 'electric' and 'ion.'
- Electrons are tiny, charged particles within atoms.
- A stream of moving electrons through a conductor creates electricity.
Conductors and Insulators
- Conductors allow electron flow. Examples include copper, aluminum, gold, and silver wires.
- Insulators resist electron flow. Examples include rubber, wood, air, plastic, and glass.
Circuits
- A circuit's path must be continuous, forming a closed loop to allow electron flow.
- An open circuit breaks this loop; the electrons cannot move.
- The word "circuit" originates from the Latin "circuitus," meaning "circular motion".
Electrical Circuits
- Essential components for a closed circuit:
- A power source (e.g., a battery) provides the force for electron movement.
- Conductors (e.g., wires) create the path for electrons.
- An appliance (e.g., a lamp) uses the electricity.
- A circuit must be closed for electrons to flow.
- Batteries have positive and negative terminals.
- Wires must be connected to both terminals for the circuit to function.
- A short circuit occurs if there's no device for the electrical current to flow to.
Switches
- Switches are devices that interrupt or complete a circuit.
- An open switch interrupts electron flow.
- A closed switch allows electron flow.
- A switch operates similarly to a drawbridge in controlling passage.
- Flipping a switch to turn on a light closes the circuit, allowing electricity to flow and activate the light bulb.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of electricity, including the role of electrons, conductors versus insulators, and the essentials of electrical circuits. It covers key concepts like closed loops and the components necessary for a functioning circuit. Test your knowledge on these foundational topics in electricity!
