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Electric Current
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electric Current | The continuous flow of electric charges through a material. |
| Alternating Current (AC) | A flow of electric charge that regularly reverses its direction |
| Direct Current (DC) | Electric current that flows in only one direction |
| current | A flow of electric charge |
| The unit of current | Ampere (A) |
| Resistance | A material's opposition to the flow of electric current |
| Unit for resistance | Ohms |
| Voltage (V) | The difference in electrical potential energy between two places in a circuit. |
| Unit for Volatage | Volts (V) |
| Electrical Conductor | A material in which charges can move freely |
| Electrical Insulator | A material in which charges cannot move freely |
| Factors that affect resistance | length, diameter, temperature, material |