 | Term | Definition |
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conduction |
the tranfer of electrons from a charged object to another object by direct contact |
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induction |
the movement of electrons to one part of an object that is caused by the electric field of a second object |
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static discharge |
the loss of static electricity as electric charges transfer from one object to another |
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electric current |
the continuous flow of electric charges through a material |
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electric circuit |
a complete unbroken path through wich electric charges can flow |
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conductor |
a material through wich charges can flow through easily |
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insulator |
a material through wich charges can not flow easily |
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voltage |
the difference in electrical potential energy between two places in a circuit |
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voltage source |
a devic that creates a potential difference in an electric circuit |
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resistance |
the measure of how difficult it is for charges to flow through a material |
