Electricity Flashcards

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Current Electricity

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The flow of electric charge through a circuit.

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Electromagnet

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

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Electricity

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The movement and transfer of the energy of charged atomic particles.

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Static Electricity

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The build up of a positive or negative charge on a material's surface.

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Series Circuit

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An electric circuit in which charges can only flow in one direction.

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Parallel Circuit

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An electric circuit in which the current can travel through multiple paths.

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Magnetic Field

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The invisible area where the forces of magnetic attraction or repulsion can be detected.

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Grounded

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Connected to the earth or another large conducting body to prevent unwanted electric charge build-up.

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Alternating Current

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An electric current that vibrates back in forth.

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Resistor

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A device that can increase and decrease the voltage along the power transmission lines.