| A | B |
|---|
| conductor | material that allows electricity to pass through |
| insulator | material that will not allow electricity to pass through |
| current | flow of electrons |
| circuit | complete path that allows the flow of electricity |
| electron | negatively charged atomic particle |
| static electricity | a buildup of nonmoving electrons |
| semiconductor | material that conducts electricity better than an insulator but not as well as a conductor |
| silicon | commonly used semiconductor material |
| germanium | commonly used semiconductor material |
| transistor | can function as a switch |
