The electric current

Electric current is the orderly movement of electric charges through an electrically conductive material.
Electric current can be used to produce heat, light, sound, or motion.

Complete.

The __________________ is an orderly movement of electric charges through a material.
The charges of a current carry _____________.
Electrical energy can be transformed into other forms of ___, such as ___ or _____.
The more charges flow through a material, the higher the current ________.

Of the following materials say which are electrically conductive.

  • Plastic ________________________________
  • Iron __________________________________
  • Gold _________________________________
  • Wood ________________________________
  • Copper _______________________________
  • Rubber _______________________________

Now, explain the difference between a conductive material and an insulating material.

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Give an example of each of the effects that an electric current can produce.

  •  Magnetic effect _____________________________________
  •  Sound effect ________________________________________
  •  Heat effect _______________________________________
  •  Light effect _______________________________________
  •  Mechanical effect ___________________________________
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