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Science Test
4/24/13
Definition | Term |
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Has only one path for electrons to follow. | Series Current |
The flown of electrons | Electricity |
Current changes direction constantly | Alternating Current |
Forces produced by magnets can be illustrated by... | Magnetic Field Lines |
A substance that attracts objects containing ferromatic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt | Magnet |
Current flows in ONLY ONE direction | Direct current |
a complete path for electrons to follow | Circuit |
Rate of flow of electrons through a conductor | Current |
A different path connects each appliance in a circuit | Parallel Circuit |
A bunch of electrons jumping from one area to another | Spark |
What is voltage measured in? | Volts (v) |
Providing an easy was for charges to get to the ground | Grounding |
anything that SLOWS or STOPS the flow of electrons | Resistance |
Resistance is measured in... | ohms |
What are currents measured in? | amps (A) |
Substances will allow electrons to pass trhough them easily | Conductors |
Materials that electrons can not pass through easily | Insulators |
A buildup of electrons in one area | Static Electricityq |
Force pushing electrons | Voltage |