Electric Charges and Electric Circuits Review

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Protons have a ________ charge.

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positive

Front

Charging that happens when electrons move from one object to another by direct contact is called ________.

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conduction

Front

Electrons have a ________ charge.

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negative

Front

Charging that happens through rubbing two objects together is called ________.

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friction

Front

Charging that happens when charges in an uncharged object are rearranged without direct contact with a charged object is called ________.

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induction

Front

What is the basic unit of electric charge?

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Coulomb (C)

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What is the flow of electric charge called?

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Electric current

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A)

Front

What is the role of a conductor in an electric circuit?

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To allow electric charge to flow easily.

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What is the role of an insulator in an electric circuit?

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To prevent electric charge from flowing.