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What do we call electricity that builds up on a material when it is rubbed?
Static electricity
What are the two types of electrical charge?
Positive and negative
What happens when two charges of the same type are brought together?
They repel each other
What happens when two opposite charges are brought together?
They attract each other
What is electrical current?
The flow of negative charges (electrons) around a circuit
What piece of equipment is used to measure electrical current?
An ammeter
What unit is used to measure electrical current?
Amps (A)
What type of energy do batteries convert to electrical energy?
Chemical energy
What is a conductor?
A material that allows electrical current to pass through it
What is an insulator?
A material that does not allow electrical current to pass through it
Name one example of a conductor
Any metal (e.g. copper, iron) or graphite
Name one example of an insulator
Any non-metal e.g. plastic, rubber, wood
What must exist for an electrical current to flow?
A complete circuit
In which direction do electrons flow in a circuit?
From the negative terminal to the positive terminal of a cell
How many paths does the current have in a series circuit?
One
What happens to all the bulbs in a series circuit if one bulb breaks?
They all go out
