Difference between revisions of "Wire"
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+ | [[File:Wires.png|right|300px|thumb|These wires can be used to build a circuit.]] | ||
+ | '''Wires''' are long pieces of metal covered in plastic. | ||
− | + | ===About Wires=== | |
+ | : Wires carry electricity which can hurt you. | ||
+ | : You should not touch a wire unless an adult says it is safe. | ||
+ | : If the plastic has come off a wire and you can see the metal you should tell an adult as soon as you can. | ||
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+ | ===Meaning=== | ||
+ | A '''wire''' is a long piece of metal used to carry electricity. It is usually covered in [[plastic]] to prevent [[Electrical Shock|electrical shocks]]. | ||
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− | : Plural [[Noun]]: ''' | + | : Plural [[Noun]]: '''Wires''' |
− | : [[Verb]]: '''To | + | : [[Verb]]: '''To wire''' |
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− | + | : '''Wires''' are used to connect electrical components together. | |
− | + | : '''Wires''' carry electricity. | |
− | + | : A '''wire''' is usually covered in plastic for safety. The plastic is safe to touch, but if you can see the metal then it is dangerous and could electrocute you if you touched it. | |
− | + | : '''Wires''' come in many sizes. The thicker the wire the more electricity it carries and the more dangerous it is. | |
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Revision as of 10:40, 11 August 2018
Key Stage 1
Meaning
Wires are long pieces of metal covered in plastic.
About Wires
- Wires carry electricity which can hurt you.
- You should not touch a wire unless an adult says it is safe.
- If the plastic has come off a wire and you can see the metal you should tell an adult as soon as you can.
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A wire is a long piece of metal used to carry electricity. It is usually covered in plastic to prevent electrical shocks.
About Wires
- Wires are used to connect electrical components together.
- Wires carry electricity.
- A wire is usually covered in plastic for safety. The plastic is safe to touch, but if you can see the metal then it is dangerous and could electrocute you if you touched it.
- Wires come in many sizes. The thicker the wire the more electricity it carries and the more dangerous it is.