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ElectricityFlow of electric current in a circuit.
Electrical chargeAn object that ha an excess amount of either positive or negative charges.
Frictional forceThe force that results from relative motion between objects (like the wheel and axle of a car)
Static electricityA buildup of either postive or negative charge; consists of isolated motionless charges, like those produced by friction.
Electric fieldArea around a charged object is affected by its charge
Electrical forceThe force that charged materials or objects exert on each other.
ConductorMaterial that rearranges well.
InsulatorMaterial difficult for material to rearrange.
ConductivityThe transfer of thermal energy by the direct contact of particles of matter.
SemiconductorMaterial between conductor and insulator in its ability to carry current.
DischargeBrief flow of electrons from a charged object to the rearranged object.
ElectroscopeAn instrument that is used to detect electrical charge.
CircuitThe structures that provide closed paths through which electricity travels.
Electrical DiagramPhysical representation of an electrical circuit using symbols.
BatteryAn example of a potential difference sourcel.
DeviceObject that transforms electrical energy in a circuit into work.
SwitchUsed to open or close a circuit, depending on its position.
ResistorComponents of an electrical circuit that are used to control circuit.
CoulombStandard unit for electrical charge.


IPC, Earth/Space Science & AP Environmental Science Instructor
Friendswood High School
Friendswood, TX

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