| A | B |
|---|
| electrostatic energy | Stored electric energy |
| capacitors | small gadget which stores static electricity to be discharged when needed. |
| current | a stream of electrical energy that flows without stopping. |
| insulator | a protective shield against the flow of electrons. |
| electric current | flow of electricity through a conductor. |
| circuit | a circular path that starts and finishes at the same place. |
| electric grid | Contains a power plant, power lines and transformers. |
| alternating current AC | Type of electrical current produced by a motor |
| short circuit | When a shorter path or circuit occurs in the midst of a larger circuit. |
| load | Object that is being turned on with an electrit current. |
| resistor | Any device that slows down the flow of electricity through a circuit. A load is an example. |
| battery | A combination of different items that conduct electricity. |
| direct current DC | A current that always flows in the same direction. |
| volts | The measure of and electrical charges energy. |
| switches | Devices used to open and close circuits. |
| series circuit | a circuit that has more than one resistor and electricity takes one path through the resistors. |
