Electricity

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Why are rubber and glass considered good insulators?

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They have high resistance to the flow of electric current.

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What is Resistance?

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The ability to reduce the flow of electrons.

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What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

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Ohms.

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If the current increases it could be because of...

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increasing voltage, decreasing resistance, both.

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An electric current is made up of _____ charged electrons.

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negative.

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What is an electric current?

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The flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons.

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What is voltage?

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The electric potential difference between two points.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows the flow of electric current.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that resists the flow of electric current.

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What happens to resistance when temperature increases?

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Resistance typically increases.