Terms Related to Electricity

Vocabulary flashcards covering basic electrical terms and their definitions.

Electricity

Energy created when electrons move from one atom to another

Conductor

An object that allows electricity to flow through it

Insulator

An object that does not allow electricity flow through it

Static Electricity

Produced when two objects are rubbed together, creating friction

Circuit

A path for electric current to flow

Electric Current

The flow of electric charge in a circuit

Fuse

A safety device that protects an electric circuit from excessive electric current

Voltage

The electric pressure that pushes current around a circuit

Volt

A unit used to measure electric pressure

Ampere

A unit used to measure electric current

Wattage

The amount of power a device is using

Resistor

An object that can reduce current flow and divide voltages

Wire

An object that is used to distribute and transmit electricity

Mains Electricity

A type of electrical form delivered to businesses and homes

Switch

An object used to open or close an electrical circuit