Electrical Energy

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What is a series circuit?

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An electric circuit in which the devices are connected in one continuous loop.

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What is an open circuit?

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An incomplete path for the flow of electricity.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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An electric circuit in which each device has its own separate loop.

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What is a current?

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The form of energy that consists of a flow of electric charges through a conductor.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A complete path for the flow of electricity.

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What is electrical energy?

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The ability to do work or cause a change in matter through the flow of electric charges.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that easily transfers heat or electricity.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is voltage?

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The measure of electric potential energy per unit charge.

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What is resistance?

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The opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.