Electricity.notebook
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Venn Diagram
Series circuits vs. Parallel Circuits
Parallel
Series
Quiz # 1
Part A – Matching – Match each definition with a word. (10)
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_____________A charge on an object that stays in the same place.
____________ A substance through which electrons can move freely.
___________ A list of substances in order of increasing tendency to gain electrons.
__________ The name of the particle that moves from one place to another causing objects to become charged.
____________A form of energy that is used in homes and is produced by the movement of electrons.
____________Two objects with like charges will push away from another.
____________Transferring energy by rubbing.
____________When a neutral object is touched by a charged particle object, the neutral object will take on the
same charge as the charged object.
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____________ Two opposite charges will come together.
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_____________ A slight shift in position of electrons that produces opposite charges on the two sides of the particle
WORD BANK
Charging by friction
Toaster
Static electricity
Repel
Voltage
Electrons
Conductor
Current electricity
Attract
Insulator
Electrostatic Series
.
Induction
Contact
Neutron
Protons
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Part B – Use the electrostatic series table provided to answer the following questions. (4)
1. Predict what will happen when acetate is rubbed on fur. What charge will the acetate become? The fur?
Acetate:_____________
Fur:____________
2. Predict what will happen when copper is rubbed with wool. What charge will the copper become? The wool?
Copper:____________ Wool:_____________
Weak hold on electrons
Lose electrons and become
positively charged
Increasing tendency
to gain electrons
Strong hold on electrons
Gain electrons and become
negatively charged
Part C – Label the four parts of the circuit, which are represented in the diagram below. State the function and an example of
each part. (12)
1. ______________________
2. _____________________
4. ___________________
3. _______________________
Part D- What is the difference between static and current electricity? (2)
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Ohm's Law Assignment
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