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17 Cards in this Set
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Static |
Characterized by a lack of movement. |
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Conductor |
A material or object that permits an electric current to flow easily. |
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Insulator |
A material that is a poor conductor ( as of electricity or heat). |
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Potential |
existing in possibility |
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terminal |
a device attached to the end of the wire or cable or to an electrical apparatus for convenience in making connections. |
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electrolyte |
a non metallic electric conductor in which current is carried by the movement of ions or a liquid through which an electric current can pass. |
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dilute |
to decrease the strength |
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Convenient |
suited to personal comfortor to easy performance. |
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electrode |
a conductor used to establish electrical contact with a non- metallic part of a circuit. |
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Current |
a flow of electric charge |
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Battery |
A group of two or more cells connected together to furnish electric current. |
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Coil |
to wind into rings or spirals |
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Current electricity |
continuous flow of electrons in an electric circuit. |
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Magnetism |
property of attracting |
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electric potential |
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit Expressed in volts |
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electro magnet |
magnet runs on electricity or soft metal core, acting as magnet due to passage of electric current through a coil surrounding it |
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amphere |
the practical MKS unit of electric current that is equivalent to flow of one coulomb per second |
