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| The energy of moving charges (flow of electrons) |
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| allows electrons to flow. (closed switch) |
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| prevents electrons from flowing. (open switch) |
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| any electrical device that resists or uses electricity. |
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| A measurement of electrical force or pressure that is used to push electrons through a circuit. |
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| The strength of the force is measured in VOLTS |
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| An electrical measuring device that measures the force or pressure at certain points in a circuit in units of VOLTS. |
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| A measurement of the number of electrons flowing past a certain point in a complete circuit. The strength of the current is measured in AMPERAGE or AMPS |
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| An electrical measuring device that measures the number of electrons moving past a point in a circuit in units of AMPS. |
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