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A form of energy that, when in motion exhibits magnetic, chemical or thermal effects.
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Electricity
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The flow of electricity along a conductor.
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Electric current
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Any substance, material, or medium that conducts electricity.
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Conductor
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A substance that does not easily transmit electricity.
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Insulator (nonconductor)
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The path of an electric current from the generating source through conductors and ack to its original source.
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Complete circuit
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A constant flowing current that travels in one direction only.
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Direct current (DC)
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A rapid and interrupted current, flowing first on one direction and then in the oposite direction.
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Alternating Current (AC)
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The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor.
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Volt
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The unit that measures the strength of an electric current.
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Amp
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One-thousandth of an ampere
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Milliampere
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The unit that measures the resistance of an electic current
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Ohm
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The measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second
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Watt
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1,000 watts, how the electricity is measured in your house
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Kilowatt
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A device that regulates the strength of the current
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Rheostat
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Used to measure the rate of flow of an electric current
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Milliampere meter
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