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FurrowElectandMagn

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electricity   energy associated with electrons that have moved from one place to another  
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static electricity   the buildup of electric charges on an object (does not flow)  
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voltage   a measure of the energy available to move electrons, measured in Volts  
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resistance   opposition to the flow of electrons  
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circuit   provides a complete, closed path for an electric current  
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series circuit   provides one path for electrons to take  
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parallel circuit   provides several paths for electrons to take  
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electric current   the rate of flow of electrons through a wire  
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electric motor   converts electrical energy into mechanical energy  
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generator   converts mechanical energy into electrical energy  
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magnetic field   the region of magnetic force around a magnet  
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electromagnet   a strong magnet that can be turned on and off, it is created by coiling a current-carrying wire around a magnetic core  
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conductor   material that transfers electrical energy easily  
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insulator   material that reduces or prevents the transfer of electrical energy  
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AC   alternating current, electrons reverse direction regularly  
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DC   electrons flow in the same direction  
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