Electric Currents

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What happens if there is a gap in a circuit?

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The electrons won’t be able to pass through and you won’t have power!

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A complete, unbroken path that charges can flow through is called an _____________.

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electric circuit

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What moves charged particles through a wire from a power plant to buildings?

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Electrical energy

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True or false? Water conducts electricity?

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True! That is why if you're swimming, and it starts to thunderstorm and lightning is happening, you need to get out of the water so you don't get electrocuted.

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What is the difference between a current and a circuit?

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A circuit is the path electricity follows while current is the flow of electricity.

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What is an electric current?

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The flow of electric charge, typically measured in amperes.

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What is voltage?

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The difference in electric potential energy per unit charge, measured in volts.

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What is resistance in a circuit?

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

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric charges to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that resists the flow of electric charges.