Understanding Electrical Components and Properties-2

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Resistance

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A measure of how difficult it is for electrons to flow in a material

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Resistor

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An electronic device that limits the flow of electricity in a circuit

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Insulator

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An object that does not allow electricity to flow through it

ex. a rubber handle

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Conductor

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An object that does allow electricity to flow through it

ex. a metal object

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Direct Current (DC)

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Battery powered Circuits

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Alternating Current (AC)

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Normal household electrical circuits

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Good examples of insulators

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Wood, rubber, and plastic are all...

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Good examples of conductors

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Metal, aluminum, and copper are all..

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Ohm's Law

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States that the current in a circuit equals the voltage divided by the resistance

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Capacitor

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A device that stores and redirects electricity

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