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Science Unit 5 Vocabulary

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electric currentAn electric charge in motion
conductorA material through which an electric charge can move easily
insulatorA material through which an electric charges moves with difficulty
series circuitelectric charge can flow in only one circular path
parrallel circuittwo or more paths through which electric charges may flow
filamentA thin, coiled whire that can get very hot without melting
static electricitywhen positive and negative charges no longer balance
energy sourceprovides the energy to move electric charges
circuitconsists of the following: energy source, wires/conductors, resistors, and a switch
resistortransorms energy to another form of energy
switchallows the circuit to open and close
frictionA force that acts when 2 surfaces rub together


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