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unit 3 L1-L3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electric charge | A fundamental property of electricity. |
| static electricity | Electric charges at rest. |
| electrical conductor | A material in which charges can move freely . |
| electrical insulator | A material in which charges cannot move freely. |
| semiconductor | An element or compound that conducts electric current. |
| electric current | The rate at which electric charges pass a given point. |
| resistance | The opposition presented to the current by a material or device. |
| voltage | The amount of work to move a unit electric charge. |
| electric circuit | A set of electrical components. |
| series circuit | A circuit in which the parts are joined on another. |
| parallel circuit | A circuit in which the parts are joined in branches. |