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Force,Motion,&Energy
Flow of Electricity
Term | Definition |
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Electricity | A form of energy produced inside particles of matter. |
Current | The movement or flow of electricity in a certain path. |
Source of Energy | The place where energy comes from. |
Conductor | A substance that allows electricity or heat to easily pass through it. |
Insulator | A substance that does not allow electricity or heat to easily pass through it. |
Circuit | The path through which an electric current moves. |
Parallel Circuit | A closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit. ( Each bulb has its own wire ) * One bulb goes out, the rest will stay on. |
Series Circuit | A closed circuit in which the current follows one path. ( Circle ) * One bulb goes out, ALL the bulbs go out. |