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30 Cards in this Set
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ATOM |
The smallest particle of an element that can exist and still retain the properties of that elemement |
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BATTERY HOLDER |
A manufactured device which holds a battery. |
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BATTERY |
A device used for generating electricity through a electrochemical reaction;a battery unit is made from one or more cells. |
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BOND |
A force which joins atoms or groups of atoms together in a molecule. |
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BULB HOLDER |
A manufactured device which holds a bulb. |
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CELL |
Contains positive and negative electrons surronded by an electrolyte. A chemical reaction occurs within the cell which generates electricity (releases electrons). One or more cells connected together is called a battery. |
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CHARGE |
A given quantity of electricity. |
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CIRCUIT |
A complete path for electricity. |
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CONVERT |
To change. |
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CURRENT |
A flow of electricity. |
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FILMENT |
A very fine wire. |
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LOAD |
An electrical device. |
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Manufactured |
Man-made. |
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natural |
Found in nature. |
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Renawable |
Can be replaced. |
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Watt |
Unit used to measure electricity power. |
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WATTAGE |
Power expressed in watts. |
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TERMINAL |
the place which electricity enters or leaves an electrical component. |
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RESISTOR |
An electrical component which slows electrons down. |
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POWER |
The rate at which work is done. |
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NEGATIVE CHARGE |
Having more electrons than protons. |
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NEGATIVE TERMINAL |
The point on the battery where electrons leave. |
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PROTON |
A positively charged particle nucleus of an atom. |
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POSITIVE TERMINAL |
The point on the battery where electrons enter. |
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NICHROME |
A type of wire; very resintent to current flow. |
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SWITCH |
A device used to control the flow of electricity. |
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NEUTRON |
An uncharged particle in the necuelus. |
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COMPASS |
An instrument with a rotataing needle usaully used for locating the north pole. |
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CONDUCTER |
Anything an electrical current can pass through easily. |
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CIRCUIT |
A complete path for electric current. |
