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Law of Electric Charges
The law that states that like charges repel and opposite charges attract
Electric Force
The force of attraction or repulsion on a charged particle that is due to an electric field
Electric Field
The space around a charged object in which another charged object experiences an electric force
Electrical Conductor
A material in which charges can move freely
Electrical Insulator
A material in which charges cannot move freely
Static Electricity
Electric charge at rest; generally produced by friction or induction
Electric Discharge
The release of electricity stored in a source
Electric Current
The rate at which charges pass through a given point; measured in amperes
Voltage
The potential difference between two points; measured in volts
Resistance
In physical science, the opposition presented to the current by a material or device
Cell
In electricity, a device that produces an electric current by converting chemical or radiant energy into electrical energy
Thermocouple
A device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy
Photocell
A device that converts light energy into electrical energy
Electric Power
The rate at which electrical energy is converted into other forms of energy
Series Circuit
A circuit in which the parts are joined one after another such that the current in each part is the same
Parallel Circuit
A circuit in which the parts are joined in branches such that the potential difference across each part is the same