Basic Circuits

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What is electric current?

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The flow of electrons.

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What is NOT an insulator?

Back

A metal bowl.

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The kind of current electricity in your house is...

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AC - alternating 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 BEST example of a conductor?

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A metal bowl.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is voltage?

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The electric potential difference between two points.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric current to flow easily.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electric current to flow easily.

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What is a battery?

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A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.