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| circuit | is a path that electricity takes as it flows |
| closed circuit | is a ciruit that has a complete path for electricity to follow |
| open circuit | a curcuit that does not have a complete path for electricity to follow |
| series circuit | connect everything in a single path |
| parallel circuit | a parallel circuit has more than one path for current to flow |
| electrical current | the movement of electrons from one place to another |
| direct current | current flows from the battery to the user |
| alternating current | current flows both directions |
| permanent magnet | type of magnet that always exerts a magnetic force cannot be turned off! |
| electromagnt | a wire coil that behaves like a magnet when an electric current flows through it. These can be turned on and off |
