Grade 6 Electricity Flashcards

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What is a generator?

A device that stores electricity

A type of battery

A device used to block electricity

A device that turns motion and other forms of energy into electricity (correct)

What is electricity?

A form of energy produced by a current of electrons that flow quickly through a wire or other object.

What is static electricity?

A form of electricity produced when some materials are rubbed together.

What is current?

Electricity that moves through a circuit. Signup and view all the answers

What does charge refer to in electricity?

The amount of electricity in a substance, can be positive or negative. Signup and view all the answers

What is an electric circuit?

The path along which energy travels. Signup and view all the answers

What is energy?

The force that makes things move or change. Signup and view all the answers

What is a conductor?

An object or material that electricity can travel through. Signup and view all the answers

What is an insulator?

An object or a material that will not allow electricity to travel through it. Signup and view all the answers

What are electrons?

Tiny particles of electricity that travel through wires. Signup and view all the answers

What is friction?

Rubbing of one surface against another. Signup and view all the answers

What is a battery?

A container that holds the chemicals that make electric energy. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to repel?

To push away from each other. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to attract?

To be drawn towards each other. Signup and view all the answers

What is a series circuit?

A circuit in which all parts are connected end to end to provide a single path of current. Signup and view all the answers

What is a parallel circuit?

A closed electrical circuit in which the current is divided into two or more paths. Signup and view all the answers

What is a load in electrical terms?

The technical term for any electrically powered appliance. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Electricity Concepts

Generators convert motion and other energy forms into electricity.
Electricity is energy produced by the flow of electrons through conductors like wires.
Static electricity arises when materials are rubbed together, creating a build-up of charge.
Current refers to the movement of electricity through a circuit.

Electric Charge

Charge can be positive or negative; similar charges repel and opposite charges attract.
Electric circuits are pathways that facilitate the travel of electrical energy.

Forms of Energy

Energy is the force behind movement and change; its types include electrical, thermal, light, and sound.

Conductors and Insulators

Conductors, such as copper and nickel, allow electricity to pass through.
Insulators, like rubber and wood, prevent electricity from flowing through them.

Electrons and Physical Forces

Electrons are tiny particles responsible for carrying electricity through wires.
Friction is the force generated by rubbing two surfaces together, which can create static electricity.

Batteries and Circuit Types

A battery consists of chemicals that generate electric energy.
Series circuits connect components end-to-end, offering a single current pathway.
Parallel circuits branch into multiple paths, allowing current to divide and then reconvene to complete the circuit.

Electrical Appliances

The term "load" refers to any appliance powered by electricity.

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Test your knowledge about electricity with these flashcards designed for 6th graders. Each card highlights key terms and definitions to help you understand concepts like generators, current, and static electricity. This is a fun and effective way to enhance your learning.