energy2 Flashcards

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Energy transfer

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when energy moves from one place to another

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2
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pathway

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Ex:conducting wires that connect the two terminals of the battery

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3
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open and close 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 circuits:a closed circuit in which the path is complete and there is a flow of current is 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 turn off any equipment like television,washing machines,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,wire for the electricity to flow though,and a device such as a lamp or motor that uses electric current

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7
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insulator

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substances that do not allow an electric charge to pass trough.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 difficulty.Ex: power lines,fences for livestock,battery jumper cables,power electronic 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 light bulb or other device that uses energy.

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