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circuit |
path in which electrons from a voltage or current source flow. |
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series circuit |
an electric circuit that has ONLY one path for electrons to take. |
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parallel circuit |
an electric circuit that has MORE than one path for electrons to take. |
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resistor |
the thing in a circuit that uses the electricity. |
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power source |
the thing in a circuit that provides the power. |
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temporary magnet |
a magnet that can lose its magnetism or is only a magnet for a short while. |
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electrons |
a particle that carries current in an electric wire. |
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battery |
container consisting of one cell, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power. |
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electric current |
a flow of electric charge through a circuit. |
