Electricity and Magnetism

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What is the motion of electrons called?

Back

Current

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What happens to the brightness of a light bulb in a parallel circuit when other bulbs are removed?

Back

The remaining light bulb stays the same brightness.

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What do positive electric charges do?

Back

Repel positive charges and attract negative charges.

Front

What is voltage?

Back

The potential electrical energy or push that makes electrons flow.

Front

What is the negatively charged particle in an atom?

Back

Electron

Front

What is an electric circuit?

Back

A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (amps).

Front

What is resistance in an electrical context?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current.

Front

What is Ohm's Law?

Back

Voltage = Current x Resistance.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so current flows through each component.