Electricity

(Test Monday)

what does electric force depend on?

charge, distance

what charge is protons

positive

what charge is neutrons

no charge/ neutral

what charge is electrons

negative

what is the unit for resistance

ohm’s

what is the unit for current

ampere (amps)

what will happen to the brightness of a bulb when you add more light bulbs to a parallel circuit?

the brightness will stay the same.

what is a conductor and what are the best type conductors?

A material where electrons can move easily, metals are the best conductors.

what is and insulator?

a material where electrons do not move easily through.

what is a series circuit?

a circuit where there is only one pathway for electricity to flow through.

what is a parallel circuit?

a circuit with multiple pathways for electricity to flow through.

what will happen if one light bulb burns out in a series circuit?

they all will burn out.

what will happen if one light bulb burns out in a parallel circuit?

the other light bulbs will stay lit.

are series circuits or parallel circuits better for wiring light in a house?

parallel circuits

how do materials become charged?

transfer of electrons

what does AC stand for in AC/DC?

alternating current (changes direction)

what does DC stand for in AC/DC?

direct current (stays in one direction)

what is the build up of excess electricity called?

static electricity