Electricity

Conductor

A material that lets electricity pass through easily. Conductor. In simple terms, a conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it with little resistance.

Electric current

A flow of electric charge, it is measured in amperes A. Electric current. Electric current is the movement of electrons through a conductor like a wire.

Electromagnet

A temporary magnet made of wire coiled around an iron core. Electromagnet. An electromagnet is a magnet that can be turned on and off using electricity.

Generator

A device that uses a magnet to turn mechanical energy into electrical energy. A generator converts movement into electricity.

Insulator

A material that does not let electricity pass through easily. Insulator. An insulator is a substance that blocks or slows down the flow of electrical current.

Parallel circuit

A circuit in which current can flow through more than one path. Parallel circuit. A parallel circuit allows electricity to flow through multiple paths, so if one path is interrupted, the others can still conduct electricity.

Series circuit

A circuit in which there is a single path for current to follow. Series circuit. A series circuit is where electricity flows through one path, so if one part stops working, everything else stops too.

Static electricity

The electric charge that builds up on an object. Static electricity. It is the result of an imbalance between positive and negative charges in an object.