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4 - Circuit Vocabulary - Practice

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VoltageThe push of electrons, electrical pressure, the more of this the more push
CurrentHow fast electrons are flowing, with units of amps. Like water it can flow slowly and fast.
ResistanceBlocking the flow of slowing or blocking the flow of electrons. Has units of ohms. You won’t go fast if you drag your feet because of this.
BatteryTiny energy pack the store electricity
Power sourceSource of electrons, like a battery
PathFor the electrons to travel on
LoadFor the electrons to work on, like a light bulb
CircuitMeans “to go around” in Latin
Closed CircuitA path with no breaks
Open CircuitA path with breaks
Short CircuitA path for electrons that doesn’t have a load. NEVER DO THIS!

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