Electricity

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What is Resistance?

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The tendency for a material to oppose the flow of electrons, changing electrical energy into thermal energy and light.

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What is a Conductor?

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A material in which electrons are able to move easily.

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What is Alternating Current?

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Electric current that reverses its direction of flow in a regular pattern.

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What is Static Electricity?

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The accumulation of excess electric charge on an object.

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What is Induction?

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The rearrangement of electrons on a neutral object caused by a nearby charged object.

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What is Voltage?

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The electric potential difference between two points, driving the flow of current.

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What is Current?

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

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What is an Insulator?

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A material that does not allow electrons to move freely, preventing the flow of electric current.

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What is a Circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electric current to flow, consisting of a power source, conductors, and a load.

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What is Direct Current (DC)?

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Electric current that flows in one direction only.