Study Guide
Quick meanings for every word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Electricity | The movement of electrons through wires. |
| Parallel Circuit | A circuit that allows more than one path for electricity to follow. If one path breaks, the other path will still operate. |
| Series Circuit | A circuit that only allows one path for electricity to follow. |
| Atom | The building blocks of all matter. |
| Electron | A negatively charged particle in an atom. |
| Power Source | A source of electricity (outlet, battery, etc.). |
| Circuit Switch | A tool that helps control the flow of electrons in a circuit. |
| Proton | A positively charged particle in an atom. |
| Neutron | A particle in an atom with no charge (neutral). |
| Closed Circuit | An electric circuit that allows electrons to flow through it. |
| Open Circuit | An electric circuit that is broken and does not allow electrons to flow through it. |
| Repel | Two of the same charges push away from each other. |
| Attract | When two particles with opposite charges pull toward each other. |
| Circuit | A continuous path that allows electricity to flow through it. |
| Lightning | A powerful example of electrostatic discharge from static electricity. |
| Conductor | A material that allows electricity to flow through it well. |
| Insulator | A material that does not allow electrons to flow through it well. |
| Static Electricity | A build-up of charges on an object. |