Static Electricity Quiz Flashcards
(22 cards)
An atom that has the same number of electrons and protons is..
neutral, meaning it has no electric charge
An atom that has an electric charge is called a..
Ion
An ion that has a negative charge has..
gained electrons
An ion that has positive charge has..
lost electrons
what is static electricity
imbalance of electric charge between two objects
electric force
the force excreted by an object with an electric charge
Static charge is not moving
charge is built up
what does ground resolve?
the static charge
resistance slows..
current
what is current?
the flow of electrons
what is voltage?
potential energy, spent at each load
What is a renewable resource?
a natural resource which can replenish
what does thermal generation involve?
using steam power created by burning fossil fuels
what can steam move?
a turbine
what is a photovoltaic cell?
a nonmechanical device that converts sunlight directly into electricity
Types of Enegry
Potential Mechanical, Kinetic Mechanical, Electric Potential, Electric Current, Radiant and Thermal
Energy (Joules (J)
The ability to do work/to move something
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy is not created or destroyed/ it is converted from one type to another
what is geothermal energy?
heat within the earth
liquid is circulated through pipes that are deep in the ground
what is a turbine?
machines that transmit and modifies air energy
what is a short in a circuit?
when electrons flows through a wrong path.
what is a electrical generator?
a machine that makes electricity from movement. (uses magnets and wires).
