ELECTRICITY EXAM SPRING 2011
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dmoss Teacher on April 13, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Generator | A machine that uses a magnet to produce electricity |
| Parallel Circuit | has multiple pathways for electricity to flow. if the pathway is broken at any point, electricity has other pathways it can follow. |
| Switch | A devise used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit |
| Closed circuit | A complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates |
| Series circuit | A circuit having its parts connected serially |
| Watt | A unit of measure of electrical power. |
| Load | Anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; |
| Transformer | An electrical device by which alternating current of one voltage is changed to another voltage |
| Insulator | A material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity |
| Parallel circuit | A circuit in which the parts are connected so that electric current passes along more than one pathway. |
| Electrical Resistance | The ability of a material to slow down or stop electric current. |
| Electricity | The flow of electrons (negatively charged atomic particles) through a conductor to create energy |
| Battery | A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy. |
| Electric circuit | The pathway that an electric current follows. |
| Static electricity | The buildup of charges on an object |
| Electric current | The flow of electrons |
| Current electricity | A kind of kinetic energy that flows as an electric current |
| Conductor | A material that carries electricity well |
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