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What is electric current?

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Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons, through a conductor in a circuit.

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What is the primary particle that electricity flows through?

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Electrons are the primary particles that flow in an electric current.

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What happens to like charges?

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Like charges repel each other.

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Which of the following materials does not conduct electricity: gloves, penny, paper clip, key?

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Gloves do not conduct electricity.

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What are positive charges?

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Positive charges are protons.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric current to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that resists the flow of electric current.

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What is the relationship between electric current and voltage?

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Electric current is directly proportional to voltage in a circuit, according to Ohm's Law (I = V/R).

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What is static electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can cause sparks or shocks.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.