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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it, such as metals like copper and aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or glass.

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What is Ohm's Law?

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The principle stating that the current in a circuit equals the voltage difference divided by the resistance (I = V/R).

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What is static electricity?

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The buildup of electric charges on the surface of an object.

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What is a turbine?

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A large wheel that rotates when pushed by steam, wind, or water, providing mechanical energy to a generator.

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What is resistance in an electrical context?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A).

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What is voltage?

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The electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts (V).

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electric current to flow, consisting of a power source, conductors, and a load.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.