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Electricity Terms

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GeneratorConverts mechanical energy energy (movement) into electrical energy
AmperageAmount of electrons flowing through a circuit
CircuitA closed circle of electricity.
ConductorMaterial that electricity flows through easily.
ElectromagnetA magnet controlled by electric current. Can be turned on and off.
InsulatorA material that electricity does not flow through at all.
Parallel CircuitA circuit which involves branching, with more than one pathway at the same time.
ResistanceThe opposition, or struggle, to the flow of electrons current in a circuit.
Series CircuitA circuit, with all components in a row or a single pathway
Static ElectricityWhen Charge builds up on an object.
Voltagethe force of the push of the electrons
Super conductorsupercooled material with zero electrical resistance
Parallel battery arrangement advantageBatteries last longer
Series battery arrangement advantageA circuit where power is increased with more batteries
Ohm's LawDescribes the relationship between current,voltage, and resistance.


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