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Electricity
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Science
9th Grade
04/13/2011

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Term
Series Circuit
Definition
circuit that has only one path
Term
Parallel Circuit
Definition
circuit that has more than one path
Term
Volts
Definition
The symbol V stands for ______.
Term
Switch
Definition
That which can open or close a circuit
Term
Electric
Definition
The flow of current through wire is on ______ current
Term
Voltage Difference
Definition
______ difference is measured in volts.
Term
Ohm
Definition
The symbol Ω stands for ______.
Term
Dry cell
Definition
A flashlight battery is an example of a ______.
Term
Conductor
Definition
a material that allows electrons to move through it
Term
Resistance
Definition
tendency for a material to oppose the flow of electrons
Term
Contact
Definition
Transferring charge by touching is charging by ______.
Term
Amperes
Definition
units used to measure the rate of electron flow
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Hour
Definition
The unit of electric energy is the Kilowatt/______.
Term
Power
Definition
Electrical ______ is expressed in watts.
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