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Electrical
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Voltage | a force that pushes the current through the circuit.(in this waterfall it would be equivalent to gravity) |
| Resistance | friction that impedes flow of current through the circuit (rocks in the river) |
| Current | the actual"substance"that is flowing through the wires of the circuit (electrons) |
| Series Circuit | all in a row, 1 path for electricity, 1 light goes out all go out and circuit is broken. |
| Parallel circuit | Many paths, 1 light goes out the circuit is still going and is not broken. |
| Amps | is a short word for ampere. |
| Volts | The standard unit of potential difference and electromotive force. |