a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to power a circuit

a measure of how fast electrical energy is flowing through a circuit

an incomplete electrical path where electricity cannot flow because there is a gap or break in the circuit

a series of wires or electric devices that form a closed path for the flow of electricity

a device which converts electricity into mechanical motion.

the rate at which electrical energy is transferred, used, or converted into another form of energy (like light, heat, or motion) in a circuit

the rate at which mechanical work is performed, typically involving physical movement, force, torque, or the displacement of an object.

anything that opposes the flow of electricity in a circuit. The wires in a circuit provide some resistance, as do lamps, motors, speakers, LEDs, transistors, and integrated circuits. It is expressed in ohms.

a circuit with only one path for electricity to flow through. All of the parts in a series circuit are connected one after the other. The light bulbs in a series circuit become dim as more lights are added. When resistance increases, current decreases.

a circuit with a number of separate paths for electricity to flow through.

a measure of how strong an electric charge between materials is. It can be thought of as the electrical pressure pushing electric current through a circuit. It is expressed in volts

an object's natural tendency to resist any change in its state of motion

LED (Light Emitting Diode)

A diode allows electricity to flow in only one direction, and only if the voltage exceeds a turn-on threshold. LEDs have a semiconductor inside, a material which only allows some electricity to flow.

a material, usually silicon, which only lets some electrons flow through it

the point where connections are made to an electrical device. For example, a dry cell has two terminals. One is positive and the other is negative.

materials such as metals with loosely held electrons in their atoms

materials which do not allow electric current to flow through them under normal conditions. Examples are glass, rubber, and plastic.

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Electrical Careers

Question	Answer
battery	a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy to power a circuit
current	a measure of how fast electrical energy is flowing through a circuit
open circuit	an incomplete electrical path where electricity cannot flow because there is a gap or break in the circuit
closed circuit	a series of wires or electric devices that form a closed path for the flow of electricity
motor	a device which converts electricity into mechanical motion.
electrical power	the rate at which electrical energy is transferred, used, or converted into another form of energy (like light, heat, or motion) in a circuit
mechanical power	the rate at which mechanical work is performed, typically involving physical movement, force, torque, or the displacement of an object.
resistance	anything that opposes the flow of electricity in a circuit. The wires in a circuit provide some resistance, as do lamps, motors, speakers, LEDs, transistors, and integrated circuits. It is expressed in ohms.
series circuit	a circuit with only one path for electricity to flow through. All of the parts in a series circuit are connected one after the other. The light bulbs in a series circuit become dim as more lights are added. When resistance increases, current decreases.
parallel circuit	a circuit with a number of separate paths for electricity to flow through.
voltage	a measure of how strong an electric charge between materials is. It can be thought of as the electrical pressure pushing electric current through a circuit. It is expressed in volts
inertia	an object's natural tendency to resist any change in its state of motion
LED (Light Emitting Diode)	A diode allows electricity to flow in only one direction, and only if the voltage exceeds a turn-on threshold. LEDs have a semiconductor inside, a material which only allows some electricity to flow.
semiconductor	a material, usually silicon, which only lets some electrons flow through it
terminals	the point where connections are made to an electrical device. For example, a dry cell has two terminals. One is positive and the other is negative.
conductor	materials such as metals with loosely held electrons in their atoms
insulator	materials which do not allow electric current to flow through them under normal conditions. Examples are glass, rubber, and plastic.

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