Electric Charge and Currents Flashcards

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Closed

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for a current to flow, the circuit must be closed.

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Ohms

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law that relates voltage, current, and resistance.

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Conduction

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transfer of electrons through direct contact.

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Neutrons

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neutral particles in an atom's nucleus.

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Repel

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like charges will repel.

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Electroscope

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tool used to detect electric charge.

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Decreases

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as resistance decreases, current will increase.

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Static Electricity

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accumulation of electrical charges on an object.

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Grounding

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the process of redirecting charge from a building.

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Insulators

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materials like rubber that resist the flow of electrons.