Questions and Answers
What is electric charge?
A property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.
What is static electricity?
The accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects. Static electricity can build up and discharge, causing sparks.
What is electric current?
The flow of electric charge through a conductor.
What is resistance?
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What is a series circuit?
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What is a parallel circuit?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Electric Charge: Fundamental property of particles, responsible for electric forces.
- Static Electricity: Accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects, often seen in lightning.
- Electric Current: Flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (A).
- Resistance: Opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms (Ω).
- Series Circuit: Circuit configuration where components are connected end-to-end, providing a single path for current.
- Parallel Circuit: Circuit configuration where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current.
Electricity
- Lightning is a powerful natural phenomenon exemplifying static electricity.
- A series circuit consists of a battery, light bulb, and switch, creating a single current pathway for electrical flow.
- A parallel circuit features multiple paths for current; if one path fails, the others remain operational, demonstrated with a battery and light bulb.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of electricity, including concepts such as electric charge, static electricity, and electric circuits. This quiz covers key terms and principles that are essential for understanding how electricity behaves and its applications.
