Electricity Flashcards

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Charge

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A property of matter that causes it to experience a force when near other charged matter.

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Current

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The flow of electric charge through a material.

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Voltage

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The potential difference that pushes electric charges through a circuit.

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Resistance

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The opposition to the flow of electric current.

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Ohm’s Law

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The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance: V=I×R.

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Magnet

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An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts materials like iron.

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Electromagnet

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A temporary magnet created by running electricity through a coil of wire.

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Electromagnetic Induction

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The process of generating electric current from a changing magnetic field.