Physical Science Final Review

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What is a seesaw an example of?

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A seesaw is an example of a lever.

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What is a subatomic particle with a neutral or no charge?

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A subatomic particle with a neutral charge is called a neutron.

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What is an object that will not allow a flow of current through it?

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An object that will not allow a flow of current through it is called an insulator.

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What do you call any charged atom?

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Any charged atom is called an ion.

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What type of circuit has a flow of electricity that moves through several resistors all along the same path?

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A flow of electricity that moves through several resistors all along the same path is called a series circuit.

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What is the definition of a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows the flow of electric current.

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What is the definition of a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion.

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What is the definition of an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is Ohm's Law?

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Ohm's Law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.