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electrical
vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| voltage | a force that pushes the current through the circuit |
| resistance | friction that impedes flow of current |
| current | the actual substance that is flowing |
| ammeter | electrical current is measured in amps using a ammeter connected in series in the circuit |
| series circuit | current is the same at all points in the circuit |
| parallel circuit | current is shared between the components |