Where's the Juice Lab Test
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Studyperson12345 on December 10, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Voltage | measures how much work is needed to move a charge |
| potential difference | the difference between charges that build up on electrodes |
| generator | converts mechanical energy to electrical energy |
| motor | converts electrical energy to mechanical energy |
| cell | changes chemical or radiant energy into electrical energy |
| wet cell | has liquid electrolytes |
| dry cell | has solid or pastelike electrolytes |
| electrolytes | a mixture of chemicals which allows the charge to flow (can be an acid or a base) |
| electrodes | parts of the cell where charges enter and exit |
| electric current | the rate at which charges pass through a given point |
| photocell | converts light energy int electrical energy |
| alternating current | when charges shift from flowing from one direction to another |
| thermocouple | converts thermal energy to electrical energy |
| resistance | the opposition to the flow of electrical charge |
| 120V | The electrical outlets in the United States usually supply a voltage of... |
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