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5.6B
Electrical Circuits
Term | Definition |
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Circuit | A closed conducting circle or loop through which current can flow |
Closed (complete or working) circuit | The path through which an electric current can flow |
Electric current | The flow of electricity through a conductor |
Electrical energy | Energy that is absorbed or delivered by an electric circuit |
Energy | The ability to do work |
Light energy | A form of energy which our eyes can detect |
Open (incomplete or broken) circuit | The path through which an electric current cannot flow |
Sound energy | Energy produced by vibrations |
Thermal energy | Energy related to the temperature of an object or a substance |