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Current
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The flow of electrons in a direction. Rate in an amount of time that electrons pass a particular point.
Unit: Ampere/Amp (A) |
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Voltage
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Describes the potentialdifference. (between one has lots e- one has few e-) bigger difference, faster current.
unit: Volts (V) |
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Resistance
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Opposition to flow. Depend on material
unit: Ohms (Ω) |
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Circuit
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A complete path that starts and ends in the same spot. Electrons go through it.
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series circuit
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one pathway
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parallel circuit
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two or more pathways
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Conductor
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hold on to electrons loosely
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Insulator
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hold on to electrons strongly
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Ohm's Law
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V=IR
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