Friction, Static Electricity, and Electrical Circuits

These flashcards cover key concepts related to friction, static electricity, and basic electrical circuits, including definitions of important terms.

Friction

The force that transfers electrons between objects when they rub against each other.

Static Electricity

The buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, often through friction.

Electric Circuit

A path through which electric charges can move.

Electric Current

The flow of electric charges in a circuit.

Conducting Wires

Materials through which electric charges can flow, typically made of metals.

Switch

A device used to control the flow of electric charge in a circuit.

Cell

A chemical system that stores electrical potential energy.

Battery

A combination of two or more cells that stores electrical potential energy.

Resistor

Devices that oppose the flow of current.

Filament

The resistant wire inside a light bulb that glows to produce light.

Electrical Resistance

A measure of how much an object opposes or resists the flow of electric charges.

Kinetic Energy

The energy associated with the motion of electric charges.