electricity Flashcards

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1
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why should you always use insulated tools when dealing with electricity

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because it doesnt conduct the electrical current

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2
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what is a conductor

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a substance that allows electrons to move from atom to atom allows current to move through

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3
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what is a resistor

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allows current to move through but can also be regulated

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4
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what is a insulator

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object that doesnt allow electricity through

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5
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what is a non conductor

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a insulator

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6
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examples of a resistor

A

phone charger, light switches

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7
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examples of a insulator

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wood, glass, rubber

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8
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what is a ampere

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measures the current , charge flowing in the curcuit

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9
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what is voltage

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used to measure the amount of energy pushing the charge

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10
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what is a series circuit

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current only has one path to follow

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what is a parallel curcuit

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has two or more paths for electrons to move through

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