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QC Electricity

Electricity Period 8

TermDefinition
Electricity Energy resulting from the presence of charged particles (electrons or protons)
protons carry a POSITIVE charge
neutrons carry a NEUTRAL charge
electrons carry a NEGATIVE charge
The Law of Electric Charges Like charges REPEL each other (push away) and opposite charges ATTRACT each other (pull together)
Static electricity The buildup of electric charges on an object
Friction One way an object can become charged- when electrons are RUBBED off of one thing onto another
Conduction One way an object can become charged- through direct contact/ touch
Induction One way an object can become charged- when charges are rearranged
conductors A material that allows electric charges to move through it EASILY
insulators A material that does NOT allow electric charges to move through it easily
Electric discharge The loss of static electricity as charges move OFF an object
electrons which particles flow in a current to make electricity
Battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy, provides voltage in a circuit
Voltage The amount of FORCE or PRESSURE that moves the electrons down along a circuit
Resistance the measure of electrical FRICTION
circuit A complete, closed path through which electric charges flow
series circuit A circuit in which all parts are connected in a single loop/ pathway
parallel circuit A circuit in which different loads are located on separate branches
Parallel circuit is best which circuit is best because even if one thing stops working, everything else still works
thick wire what size wire is best because it gives LESS resistance
low temperature what temperature is best for electricity because it gives LESS resistance
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