Electricity Vocab

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charges on an object, usually caused by friction.

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What is voltage?

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The 'push' used to move electrons through a circuit, measured in Volts (V).

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What is an electric insulator?

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A material in which electrons cannot easily move.

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What is electric current?

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The movement of electrically charged particles, such as electrons, measured in Amps (A).

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What is electric force?

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An invisible force caused by charged particles attracting or repelling.

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What is an electric conductor?

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A material that allows electrons to move easily.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A type of electrical circuit where components are connected alongside each other, providing multiple paths for current.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

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What is resistance?

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A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in Ohms (Ω).

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What is an electric field?

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A region around a charged particle where other charged particles experience a force.

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