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static electricity
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A buildup of charges on an object.
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electric current
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The continuous flow of electric charges through a material.
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battery
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A combination of two or more electrochemical cells in series.
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circuit
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Includes a power source, wire, energy user (and usually but not necessarily a switch).
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cell
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A single electro-chemical energy source.
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ammeter
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measures the current flow (of electrons)
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voltmeter
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device used to measure voltage
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resistor
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An electrical device that resists the flow of electrical current (eg light bulb)
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switch
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A device to open or close a circuit - controls the flow of electrons
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