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Grade 4 Science Vocabulary Unit 2 Heat and Electricity

AB
static electricityThe buildup of electric charges on an object.
electric currentThe flow of electric charges along a path.
insulatorA material that does not let heat or electrical charges move through it easily.
conductorA material that lets heat or electrical charges travel through it easily.
circuitA path along which electric charges can flow.
series circuitAn electric circuit in which the electrical charges have only one path to follow
parallel circuitAn electric circuit that has more than one path for the electric charges to follow.
electric motorA device that changes electrical energy into mechanical energy.
electro magnetAtemporary magnet caused by an electric current.
generatorA device that makes an electric current by converting kinetic energy to electrical energy.
heatThe energy that moves between objects of different temperatures.
frictionA force that acts between two toughing objects that opposes motion.
convectionThe movement of heat in liquids and gasses from a warmer area to a cooler area.
radiationThe movement of heat without matter to carry it.
conductionThe movment of heat between two materials that are touching.


Mrs. Heublein

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