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17 Cards in this Set
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The characteristics of a material that stops electron flow is called _____.
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resistance
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What are some examples of poor conductors?
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plastic, wood
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What causes resistance heat?
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The friction caused from electrons moving against resistance.
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What object do we use that works on the principle of resistance heat?
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the lightbulb
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The characteristics of a material that stops electron flow is called _____.
(poor conductors) |
resistance
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The unit of measure for resistance is ____.
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ohm
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What are some examples of poor conductors?
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plastic, wood
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What causes resistance heat?
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The friction caused from electrons moving against resistance.
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What object do we use that works on the principle of resistance heat?
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the lightbulb
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The unit of measure for resistance is ____.
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ohm
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The ohm is named after?
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Georg Ohm
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What is Ohm's Law?
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voltage = current x resistance
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A ___ ___ has a path the electrons follow that forms a loop.
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Closed circuit
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A circuit that has an open gap is called an __ ___.
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open circuit
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In a ___ ___, the loads are arranged in a series and flows through each load one after another.
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series circuit
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In a __ ___ loads are arranged in separate branches and the current is divided among them.
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parallel circuit
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Give examples of parallel circuits.
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home and cars have parallel circuits
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