Grade 06 - Science Electricity

Vocabulary flashcards covering fundamental concepts of electricity, circuit components, and types of circuit connections based on the Grade 06 Science curriculum.

Circuit

A closed electrical loop containing various components through which electrical current flows.

Electricity

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles used to power appliances and electronic devices.

Mains Electricity

High voltage electricity supplied through wall sockets used for large appliances like refrigerators and microwaves.

Cells and Batteries

Portable sources of electricity that store chemical energy and convert it into low-voltage electrical energy.

Amperes (amps)

The unit of measurement for the flow of current in an electrical circuit, represented by the symbol $A$.

Battery

An electrical source made up of more than one cell.

Cells

Components that convert chemical energy into electrical energy.

Components

The 'building blocks' of circuits, including items such as bulbs, buzzers, switches, and motors.

Circuit diagrams

Diagrams which help to visualise and understand how components are connected in a circuit.

Symbols

Simplified drawings of electrical components that act as a universal language for engineers and scientists.

Wires

Pieces of flexible conductive metal that can transport electricity throughout a circuit.

Series circuit

A circuit where components are connected end-to-end in a single loop, providing only one path for the current to flow.

Parallel circuit

A circuit where components are connected on separate branches or multiple paths, allowing current to take different routes.

Positive terminal $(+)$

The terminal from which electricity flows out of a battery and around the circuit.

Negative terminal $(-)$

The terminal toward which electricity flows after traveling through the circuit.