Electricity Study Guide

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Electricity Study Guide

• By Ms. Holmgren

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What is electricity?

• Electricity is a form of energy can be light,
  heat, or motion and has an electrical charge.

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In which direction does electricity flow?

• Negative to positive

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What is a conductor?

• Metal that lets electricity flow.

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What is an insulator?

• Objects that prevent or stop the flow of
  electricity.

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What is a open circuit?

• A circuit that is not complete. This means the
  light bulb or motor will not work.

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What is a closed circuit?

• The circuit is complete and the light bulb and
  motor will work.

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Comparing Open and Close Circuits
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What is a series circuit?

• A circuit where there is one pathway for
  electricity to flow.

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What is a parallel circuit?

• A parallel circuit is when there is more than one
  pathway for electricity to flow.

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Comparing and Contrasting Series and Parallel