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Exploring Creation with Chemistry & Physics L12 Vocabulary

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electricla field   The field around electrically charged objects.  
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series circuit   A circuit that has more than one resistor, with the electricity taking one path through the resistors.  
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load   The object being turned on with an electric current  
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switches   Devices used to open and close circuits.  
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electric current   A flow of electricity through a conductor.  
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electrostatic energy   Potential energy stored as electrical charges.  
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circuit   A circular path that starts and finishes at the same time.  
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battery   A combination of different items that conduct electricity.  
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parallel circuit   A circuit that has more than one resistor, with the electricity taking multiple paths through the resistors.  
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volts   A measurement of the energy of an electrical charge.  
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resistor   Any device that slows down the flow of electricity through a circuit.  
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direct current   An electrical current that always flows in the same direction.  
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alternating current   An electrical current that keeps changing directions.  
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electric grid   The system power uses to travel from the power plant into your home.  
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current   A stream of electrical energy that flows without stopping.  
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