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| to push apart; like charges do this |
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| to pull together; unlike charges |
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| does not require an energy source; does not require a path; electrons are not in constant motion-- they jump |
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| the smallest particle of an element; consists of protons, electrons, and neutrons |
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| does not require an energy source;does not require a path;electrons are not in constant motion-- jump |
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| requires an energy source; requires a route upon which the electrons can travel |
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renewable non-renewable
* wood * natural gas
*water * oil fossil
*wind * coal fuels
* solar
*geothermal Uranium(nuclear) |
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| schematic diagrams & symbols |
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wire light bulb
one battery 2 batteries
buzzer motor
single pole single throw switch
single pole double throw switch |
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| has only 1 fixture on a path |
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| more than 1 fixture; all fixtures share one loop and share power with other fixtures; when one goes out, they all go out |
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| more than 1 fixture; each fixture has its own loop and does NOT share power |
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| the flow of negative charges through matter |
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the path for the electricity to travel on
*open=doesn't work
*closed= works |
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| material through which electricity can pass through easily |
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| material through which electricity can NOT pass through easily |
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| used to open or close a circuit |
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| how hard it is for the electricity to pass through material |
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| ability to cause motion or create a change |
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| a temporary magnet made when an electric current flows through a coiled wire (coiled wire makes it stronger) |
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| measures how strong the electrons are pushed |
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| a tool that measures volts |
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| how fast electrical energy is being used |
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