Electricity and Circuits

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Electricity

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Flow of electrons

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Electrical Energy

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Energy caused by moving electric charges

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Chemical Energy

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Energy stored in the bonds between atoms

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Battery

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An energy source in which stored chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy

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Circuit

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Continuous path that allows electrons to flow

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Closed Circuit

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A complete circuit that allows the flow of electricity

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Open Circuit

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Occurs when there is a break in the circuit, preventing the flow of electricity

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Series Circuit

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Type of circuit with only one path for electricity to flow

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Parallel Circuit

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Type of circuit with multiple paths for electricity to flow

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Amperes (Amps)

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Measure of electrical current