Electricity Vocab

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit in which all parts are connected end to end to provide a single path of current shared between devices.

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What unit is used for measuring electric current?

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Amps.

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What is the part of the circuit that supplies electrical energy?

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Power source.

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What is an electric insulator?

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A material in which electrons cannot easily move.

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What is electric force?

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An invisible force caused by charged particles attracting or repelling.

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What is an electric conductor?

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A material that allows electrons to move easily, facilitating the flow of electric current.

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What is voltage?

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The measure of electric potential difference between two points in a circuit.

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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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.

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What is a resistor?

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A component that resists the flow of electric current, creating a voltage drop.