| A | B |
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| Electric Current | The rate of electron flow in a circuit |
| Electrical Resistance | The internal friction that slows down the electron flow. |
| Electrical Potential (voltage) | The electromotive force that pushes electrons through the wire. |
| Series Circuit | A type of circuit where electrons are allowed to flow in a single pathway. |
| Parallel Circuit | A type of circuit where electrons have multiple pathways to follow. |
| Complex Circuit | A type of circuit where the components are connected in both series and parallel. |
| Electrical Power | The rate at which electrical energy is consumed in a circuit. |
| Ohm's Law | A mathematical relationship that defines the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance. V = IR |
| SI Unit --- Current | Amps |
| SI Unit --- Power | Watts |
| SI Unit --- Resistance | Ohms |
| SI Unit --- Electric Potential | Volts |
| SI Unit --- Electric Charge | Coulomb |
| Charge by Friction | Occurs when electric charges are transferred between materials that are being rubbed together. |
| Charge by Conduction | Occurs when a charged object is brought into contact with a neutrally charged object. |
| Charge by Induction | When a charged object is brought into close proximity to a neutrally charged object. The charged object causes the electrons to migrate within the material to opposing sides. |
| Electric Field (positive charge) | Field lines travel away from a positive charge |
| Electric Field (negative charge) | Field lines travel toward a negatively charged particle |
| SI Unit --- Electric Field Strength | Newton per Coulomb |
