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Electricity and Magnetism. Electric charge. A basic property of the tiny particles that make up matter. Static Electricity. The buildup of electric charges in one place. Electric Field. The area around electric charges, where electric forces can act. Electric current.
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Electric charge A basic property of the tiny particles that make up matter
Static Electricity The buildup of electric charges in one place
Electric Field The area around electric charges, where electric forces can act
Electric current A flow of electric charges
Electric Circuit A continuous pathway that can carry an electric current.
Series circuit An electric circuit with only one path for current
Parallel circuit An electric circuit with two or more paths for current
resistance How much a material opposes, or resists, the flow of electric current
Resistor An electrical device used in an electrical circuit for protection or current control.
Short circuit A flaw in a circuit that allows a large current to flow through where it isn’t wanted
conductor Material through which heat and electricity flow easily
attract To pull toward each other
insulator A material that slows the flow of heat and electricity
repel To push away from each other
Power Source A device that supplies electric power to an electrical load.
Electricity Energy created by moving charged particles.