Electricity & Magnetism Word Challenge

Some computer chips are made of a substance that conducts electric current better than an insulator but not as well as a conductor. These substances are often called _________ Other examples include: transistors and diodes Answer: Semi Conductor

This is a part of an electronic device that only allows current to flow in one direction. Answer: Diode

A circuit offering only one possible path for charges to flow Series Circuit

This part of an electronic device can be used as an amplifier or switch. Transistor

A collection of hundreds of tiny circuits that supply electric current to the various parts of an electronic device. Circuit Board

Electricity The flow of electrons from one point to another

Integrated Circuit Board An entire circuit containing many transistors and other electronic components formed on a single chip Found on semi- conductors

A circuit offering more than one route for the flow of charges Parallel Circuit

A closed path for electric current Electrons travel from the negative  positive terminal of the battery. Circuit

Alternating Current type of electric current in which charges continually switch from flowing in one direction to flowing in the reverse direction AC

Conduction the transfer of electrons from one object to another through direct contact

Static Electricity the build-up of electric charges on an object

Insulators a material, such as wood, glass, or plastic, that does not allow charges to flow easily; any material which poorly transfers energy

Induction the transfer of charges from one object to another without direct contact Bending water with a charged comb

Direct Current type of electric current in which the charges always flow in the same direction. DC

Conductors a material that allows charges (like electrical current) to flow easily; any material which easily transfers energy