Electricity

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A form of energy caused by the movements of electrons

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electricity

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Flow of electrons or charge through a circuit.

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electric current

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a path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow. Consists of a battery, a wire, a load & a switch to open and close a circuit.

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electric circuit

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an incomplete circuit through which electricity will not flow

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open circuit

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An electric circuit through which current can flow in an uninterrupted path.

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closed circuit

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A material that allows heat and electricity to pass through it.

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conductor

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A material that does not allow heat or electrons to move through it easily.

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insulator

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An electric circuit with only one path through which charge can flow. All components are connected in a series.

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series circuit

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A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.

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parallel circuit

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A measure of how strong the available electricity is.

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volts