ALTERNATIVE ENERGY &

ELECTRICITY REVIEW

RENEWABLE RESOURCESRenewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished in a short period of time.

● Solar● Geothermal● Wind ● Biomass● Water

NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES

A nonrenewable resource is a natural resource that cannot

be re-made or re-grown

● Coal ● Natural Gas ● Nuclear● Oil

Solar panels on the roof of a house are most beneficial to a home owner because they

Can Heat water for the house.

Why? Solar energy can be converted to electrical energy and water heaters run on electricity.

Which of the following would be classified as a renewable energy source?

Hydropower, because water is everywhere and is easily available.

Which of the following energy sources is considered non-renewable?

Propane, because once it runs out it is gone.

Resistor

Switch

Light bulb

Wire

Battery

Conductivity

• Conductors:– can carry electrical current easily.– Examples: metals (pennies and

paperclips)

• Semiconductors– Are in between conductors and

insulators.

• Insulators:–Do not carry electrical charge.– Examples: Glass and plastic

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•Has only one path for electricity to flow

•If any part of the circuit is broken, then the all lights will go off.•Ex’s: Christmas tree lights

•In a series circuit, the light bulbs are DEPENDENT of each other.•It is like adding pinches to a hose.

Series Circuits

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•Has multiple paths for electricity to flow•If any part of the circuit is broken, the remaining lights will stay on. •Ex’s: your home!!

•In parallel circuits, the light bulbs are INDEPENDENT of each other.•They have no effect on each other.

Parallel Circuits

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