Electrical Energy and Circuits

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electrical energy

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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Voltage

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The force or pressure pushing electric charges through a circuit measured in volts (V).

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current

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A flow of electric charge (electrons). Measured in amperes (or amps) (A).

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Resistance (electrical)

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A material's opposition to the flow of electric current. Measured in ohms (O).

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circuit

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The complete path that an electric current travels along.

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Ohm's Law

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The current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage applied across it and inversely proportional to the resistance of the conductor.

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Ohm's law equation

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V=IR

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conductor

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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Insulator

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A material in which electrons are not able to move easily.

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renewable energy

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A resource that has a theoretically unlimited supply and is not depleted when used sustainably by humans.