Electricity PDF

Conductors of electricity Materials that allow electricity to pass through Electricity Non-Conductors of electricity Materials that do not allow electricity to pass through Electricity...

Conductors of electricity Materials that allow electricity to pass through Electricity Non-Conductors of electricity Materials that do not allow electricity to pass through Electricity Examples Examples Conductors of electricity Non-Conductors of electricity Wood Pins Plastic Wires Glass Metal scissors Wool Metal paper clip Clothes Nails Screws Using Electric Safely / Safety precautions at home when using home appliances : Do not touch electrical appliances with wet hands Do not use electrical appliances in wet places Do not put too many plugs into electrical socket Do not insert objects into electrical socket Do not touch broken wires Ways to save electricity : Turn off lights when not in use Turn off fans when not in use Turn off computers when not in use Turn off water heater when not in use Turn off television when not in use Electricity is a form of energy. Electricity can only flow in a complete circuit. To “switch on” means to close a circuit To “switch off” means to open a circuit Sources of Electricity : Power station Batteries ( including dry and solar cells)