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Electricity |
is a form of energy and can be moved from place to place |
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Blackout |
is when you experience a loss of electricity. During a blackout, you could use the following alternative sources of power for lighting: candles, oil and flashlights |
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Current Electricity |
when electrons (negative charges) flow along a path |
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Circuit |
the path along which negatives charges flow. |
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Closed Circuit/Complete Circuit |
when the switch is closed, or turned on and the charges can flow. |
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Open circuit/Incomplete circuit |
when the switch is open or turned off and the path is broken |
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Volt |
a measure of the "push" provided by an electrical source |
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Insulator |
a material with a very high resistance to electricity ; ex) plastic, rubber |
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Conductor |
a material that electricity flows through with relative ease and low resistance; ex) metals |
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Resistors |
a material that resists the flow of a charge |
