Electric Energy Notes

A form of energy that is produced when electrons move from one place to another.

Electric Energy (Electricity)

A complete path of conductors that electrons flow through

Electric Circuit

Circuit that is not connected in some area, so electrons do not flow through. Electricity is off.

Open Circuit

Open Circuit

Complete circuit that allows electrons to flow through completely. Electricity is on.

Closed Circuit

Closed Circuit

The constant flow of electrons through a conductor

Electric Current

A material that allows electricity to pass through easily.

Electric Conductor

A material that does not allow electricity to pass through easily

Electric Insulator

A temporary magnet formed by passing an electric current through a wire coiled around an iron core

Electromagnet

Electromagnet