Electricity Magnetism Word Challenge Some computer chips are

Electricity & Magnetism Word Challenge

Some computer chips are made of a substance that conducts electric current better than an insulator but not as well as a conductor. These substances are often called _____ Other examples include: transistors and diodes Answer: Semi Conductor

This is a part of an electronic device that only allows current to flow in one direction. Answer: Diode

A circuit offering only one possible Seriespath Circuit for charges to flow

This part of an electronic device can be used as an amplifier or switch. Transistor

A collection of hundreds of tiny circuits that supply electric current to the various parts of an electronic device. Circuit Board

Electricity • The flow of electrons from one point to another

Integrated Circuit Board • An entire circuit containing many transistors and other electronic components formed on a single chip • Found on semiconductors

A circuit offering more than one route for the flow of charges Parallel Circuit

Circuit • A closed path for electric current Electrons travel from the negative positive terminal of the battery.

Alternating Current • type of electric current in which charges continually switch from flowing in one direction to flowing in the reverse direction AC

Conduction • the transfer of electrons from one object to another through direct contact

Static Electricity • the build-up of electric charges on an object

Insulators • a material, such as wood, glass, or plastic, that does not allow charges to flow easily; any material which poorly transfers energy

Induction • the transfer of charges from one object to another without direct contact Bending water with a charged comb http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Hp. IJ 3 c. ZURp. Q

Direct Current • type of electric current in which the charges always flow in the same direction. DC

Conductors • a material that allows charges (like electrical current) to flow easily; any material which easily transfers energy