2. Atoms…
Have neutrons, protons, and
electrons.
Protons are positively charged
Electrons are negatively charged
3. Electrons…
Are located on the outer edges of
atoms…they can be moved.
A concentration of electrons in an
atom creates a net negative
charge.
If electrons are stripped away, the
atom becomes positively charged.
5. What is this electrical potential
called?
Static Electricity
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6. Static Electricity
The build up of an electric charge
on the surface of an object.
The charge builds up but does not
flow.
Static electricity is potential
energy. It does not move. It is
stored.
7. Static Discharge…
Occurs when there is a loss of
static electricity due to three
possible things:
Friction - rubbing
Conduction – direct contact
Induction – through an electrical
field (not direct contact)
8. Electricity that moves…
Current: The flow of electrons
from one place to another.
Measured in amperes (amps)
Kinetic energy
9. How can we control currents?
With circuits.
Circuit: is a path for the flow of
electrons. We use wires.
10. There are 2 types of currents:
Direct Current (DC) – Where
electrons flow in the same
direction in a wire.
11. There are 2 types of currents:
Alternating Current (AC) –
electrons flow in different
directions in a wire
16. There are 2 types of circuits:
Parallel Circuit – there are several
branching paths to the
components. If the circuit is
broken at any one branch, only
the components on that branch
will turn off.
21. Conductors vs. Insulators
Conductors – material through
which electric current flows easily.
Insulators – materials through
which electric current cannot
move.
23. What is Resistance?
The opposition to the flow of an
electric current, producing heat.
The greater the resistance, the
less current gets through.
Good conductors have low
resistance.
Measured in ohms.
24. What Influences Resistance?
Material of wire – aluminum and
copper have low resistance
Thickness – the thicker the wire the
lower the resistance
Length – shorter wire has lower
resistance
Temperature – lower temperature has
lower resistance
25. What is Voltage?
The measure of energy given to
the charge flowing in a circuit.
The greater the voltage, the
greater the force or “pressure”
that drives the charge through the
circuit.
26. Difference b/t Volts and Amps
Example – you could say that…
Amps measure how much water
comes out of a hose.
Volts measure how hard the water
comes out of a hose.
31. What is a generator?
Generator – a machine that
changes mechanical energy to
electrical energy
Usually use moving magnets to
create currents in coils of wire.