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Electricity
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Term | Definition |
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Electricity | A form of energy that is produced when electrons move from one place to another place |
Insulators | A material that does not let heat energy or electricity pass through it easily |
Series Circuit | An electric circuit in which the devices are connected in one continuous loop |
Static Electricity | The build up of electric charges on an object |
Amp | The unit used to measure electric current |
Parallel Circuit | An electric circuit in which each device has its own separate loop |
Electrons | A particle that is in the space around the nucleus of an atom and has a negative charge |
Electric Current | A constant flow of electrons through a conductor |
Generator | A device that uses magnets to change the energy of motion to electrical energy |
Conducters | A material that allows heat energy or electricity pass through it easily |
Electric Circuit | A complete pathway of conductors through a conductor |
Motor | A device that uses electricity to produce motion |