Science SOL 5.4 Electricity

An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include rubber, plastic, and glass.

Light energy is produced when a lamp is switched on.

They repel each other.

Steel should NOT be used because it is a conductor of electricity.

Yes, a penny can conduct electricity and light a bulb.

Yes, a key can also conduct electricity and light a bulb.

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow and power devices.

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily. Examples include metals like copper and aluminum.

A battery provides the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.