energy 2 Flashcards

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energy transfer

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when energy moves from one place to another

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pathway

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ex: conducting wires that connect the two terminals of the batteries

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3
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open and closed circuits

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open circuits: an open circuit is a circuit in which the path is incomplete which means there is no flow of current. closed circuit: a closed circuit is a circuit in which the path is complete and there is a flow of current in the entire path

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4
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switch

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a switch is an electrical component that is used to turn on and off any equipment like a television, washing machine, lights, fans, etc

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5
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electric current

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electric current is the flow of electric charge from one place to another in a circuit

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6
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electric circuit model

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an electric circuit has to have a power source, wires for the electricity to flow through and a device such as a lamp or a motor that uses the electric current

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7
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insulators

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substances that do not allow an electric charge to pass through. ex: glass, air, cotton, plastic, rubber and wood

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8
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conductors

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substances that an electric charge can pass through without diffuculty. ex: powerlines, fences for livestock , battery jumper cables, powering electric devices also copper , aluminum, iron steel, gold and silver

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9
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source

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such as a battery

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10
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user

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such as a lightbulb

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