ANSWER KEY: Electricity

1. Mention five activities or situations that involve different forms of energy. For each
case, indicate how energy appears.

1. Playing soccer. Kinetic energy.

2. Having luch. Chemical energy.
3. Kicking a sports ball upwards. Gravitational potential energy (observed in the ball).
4. Turning on a lamp. Light energy.
5. Listening to music. Sound energy.

2. Associate each form of energy with their corresponding characteristic(s).

Kinetic energy It is supplied by food

It is associated with the

Chemical energy movement of
objects

Gravitational potential It is transported by light

energy

Light energy It is related to heights

3. Look at the pictures. Then, explain how electrical energy is generated for each case.

Kinetic energy from the wind is

transformed into electrical energy by using
windmills.

Kinetic energy from water is transformed

into electrical energy by using turbines.

Solar energy is transformed into electrical

energy by using photovoltaic cells.
4. For each situation, draw an object or device that shows the transformation of energy
that is described.

Examples: a light bulb, a TV screen, a Examples: a radio, a phone, etc.

computer, etc.

From electrical to light energy From electrical to sound energy

Examples: a heater, an electric blanket, an

electric kettle, etc.

From electrical to thermal energy

5. Mention three actions or measures that, in your opinion, show a responsible use of
electrical energy.

Action 1 Opening the fridge only when it is completely necessary.

Action 2 Turning off the TV or radio when no one is watching or listening to a

program.

Action 3 Avoid charging phones for longer hours than it is required.

6. Explain the function of each component of an electrical circuit.

These supply the energy which makes the These are the components that can
circuit work. transform electrical energy into other
forms of energy.

These components let electricity pass These are the cables which join the
through the circuit or interrupt it. components that are part of a circuit.

7. Explain the difference between electrical conductors and insulators.

Electrical conductors allow electric current to pass through them, while electrical
insulators prevent electric current from passing through.

8. Name three scientists who studied or worked on electricity. Also, mention their main
contribution to the study of this domain.

Scientist Contribution
Benjamin Franklin He invented the lightning rod.

Thomas Alva Edison He invented the electric light bulb.

Nikola Tesla He developed the alternating current motor.