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Small particles that matter is made up of |
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Atoms that LOSE electrons become |
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Atoms that GAIN electrons become |
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What is the Law of Electric Charges |
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like charges repel and opossite charges attract |
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The greater the charge the greater the |
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What are the 3 ways to charge an object? |
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Induction, friction, and conduction |
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When something is static it is not |
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What happens when charges are unbalanced? |
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Electrons move from higher to lower potential |
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What is the formula for ohms law? |
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What happens in a short circuit? |
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the current takes an unintended path |
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What happens in a series circuit? |
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The current follows a straight path |
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What happens in a parallel circuit? |
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The current follows multiple paths |
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What is electric potential measured in? |
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What is resistance measured in? |
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In an electric current the greater the flow of charge the greater the |
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What is electric current measured in? |
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The greater the voltage the greater the |
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Currents can produce ________. _______ can produce currents. |
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What does a Generator do? |
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converts energy of motion into electrical energy |
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What is a direct current? |
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A current that flows in one direction |
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What is an alternative current? |
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A current that reverses directions at regular intervals |
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Field lines that show direction of magnetic force |
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What does moving electric charges do? |
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control the flow of electric charges |
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