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Electricity
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the flow of electrons
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Electricity
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the flow of electrons
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Conductor
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a material though which heat or electricity can flow easily.Ex. copper wire
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Insulator
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a material though which heat or electricity doesn't flow easily. Ex. rubber,plastic
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Static electricity
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the buildup of an electrical charge on a material
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Discharge
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the sudden movement of an electrical charge from the object where it built up onto another object nearby
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Circuit
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a complete path through which electricity can flow
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Current electricity
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a moving electrical charge
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Series circuit
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a circuit in which the objects are connected in a single path
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Parallel circuit
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a circuit in which each object is connected to the cell separately
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Electrons
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tiny particles which carry a negative charge
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Protons
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tiny particles which carry positive charge
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Pole
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one of two ends of a magnet; pull is strongest
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Magnetic field
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a region of magnetic force around a magnet.
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Electromagnet
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a temporary magnet created when current flows though wire wrapped in coils around an iron bar.
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