Physical Science: Electricity and Magnetism

Front

What is the flow of electric charge called?

Back

Current

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NGSS.HS-PS2-5

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What is the unit of electric resistance?

Back

Ohm

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What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

Back

Ohm's Law: V = I × R

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What materials are typically good conductors of electricity?

Back

Metals like copper and aluminum.

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What is the direction of electron flow in a circuit?

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From negative to positive.

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What is voltage?

Back

The electric potential difference between two points.

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What is static electricity?

Back

The accumulation of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What happens to current in a series circuit?

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It remains the same throughout the circuit.

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What happens to current in a parallel circuit?

Back

It divides among the branches.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows current to flow.