Electrical Currents

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What is resistance?

Back

Resistance is what 'slows down' electrons.

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What is the flow of electrical power or charge called?

Back

The flow of electrical power or charge is called electricity.

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How does an electric current flow?

Back

An electric current flows continuously unless it is disrupted in some way.

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What type of charged particles make up an electric current?

Back

An electric current is made up of negatively charged electrons.

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Which of the following does not determine the resistance of a wire: temperature, color, length, or diameter?

Back

Color does not determine the resistance of a wire.

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What is an electric circuit?

Back

An electric circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow.

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What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is an electromagnet?

Back

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

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What happens to electrons in a conductor when electricity flows?

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Electrons in a conductor move freely when electricity flows.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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The unit of electric current is the ampere (A).