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Physics - Macen
Grade 9 - Physics Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electrostatic Series | A series used to determine which object will be negatively charged and which object will be positively charged |
| Voltage | The amount of energy per charge of electrons |
| Induction | When a charged object is brought near the neutral object, the negative charges move to one side of the object |
| Grounding Wire | It is used to neutralize an object by transferring electrons to and from the ground |
| Load | Devices in a circuit that uses electrical energy to do work |
| Joules | The unit to measure energy |
| Switch | This breaks the circuit and stops the electron flow |
| Ammeter | This device measure current |
| Resistance | A property of a material that hinders the motion of electrons |
| Amperes (A) | The unit for current |