Electricity Review

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What is a conductor of electricity?

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A material that allows electric current to flow through it easily. Example: Graphite.

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What happens when a charged object is brought near neutral objects?

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The neutral objects are attracted to the charged object due to induced charge separation.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where there are multiple paths for the current to take. Example: The wiring in a house.

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What is voltage?

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Another name for the potential difference of electricity, which drives the current through a circuit.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where the current follows a single path. If one component fails, the entire circuit is interrupted.

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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.

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What is current?

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The flow of electric charge in a circuit, measured in amperes (A).

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery provides the voltage needed to push the current through the circuit.

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What is static electricity?

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Electric charge that accumulates on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electric current to flow through it easily. Example: Plastic.