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. Which of the following are sources of mechanical energy?: Cars and trucks alternating circuit: current in which electrons move back and forth ampere: the basic unit of electric current adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
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short circuit: accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference static elecricity: electricity that doesn't flow static electricity:
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atom: (physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element attract: exert a force on (a body) causing it to approach or prevent it from moving away Because those materials are good insulators: switch circuit: (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations)
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charge: a special assignment that is given to a person or group
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closed circuit: a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates current: a steady flow (usually from natural causes) direct circuit: current in which the elctrons move in one direction Electric current that splits and follows more than one path to return to the source.: parallel circuit Electric current where electrons follows only one path.: series circuit Electricity is a form of:: energy
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electricity produced by friction switch: the act of changing one thing or position for another terminals: points which must be touched in order to make a complete circuit.
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transformer: a device that either raises or lowers the voltage of electricity transistor: a semiconductor device capable of amplification volt: a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt watt: Scottish engineer and inventor whose improvements in the steam engine led to its wide use in industry (1736-1819) Watt-hour: A unit of energy, especially electrical energy, equal to the work done by one watt acting for one hour and equivalent to 3,600 joules.
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electron: an elementary particle with negative charge The electrons stop flowing, and the current stops: static electricity
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fuse: any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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insulator: a wire that is covered with rubber or plastic Kilowatt-hour: A unit of electric energy equal to the work done by one kilowatt acting for one hour.
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What are the building blocks that make you everything?: atoms What are the three components of a circuit?: Energy source, conductor, and receiver What changes mechanical energy into electrical energy?: A generator What does AC stand for?: Alternating current What happens if you disconnect a circuit from its positive terminal?: The electrons stop flowing, and the current stops
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lightning: the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash)
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load: goods carried by a large vehicle negative: a piece of photographic film showing an image with black and white tones reversed
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neutron: an elementary particle with 0 charge and mass about equal to a proton
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What is static electricity caused by?: An imbalance of positive and negative charges What kind of charge does a proton have?: Positive What kind of charge does an electron have?: Negative What kind of current do generators make?: Alternating current What should you never bring near an electric appliance?: water
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ohm: German physicist who formulated Ohm's Law (1787-1854) parallel circuit: a circut with two or more resitors where the electricity has more than one path to travel
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proton: a stable particle with positive charge equal to the negative charge of an electron repel: reject outright and bluntly series circuit: an electric circut with a single path
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What type of electric current runs in homes?: Alternating current When does an atom have a neutral charge?: When it has an equal number of protons and neutrons When does static electricity build up?: When electrons are pulled from one surface to another When two object move away from each other they also: repel When two objects move toward each other they also:: attract Which best describes static electricity?: It's a one-time shock of electricity, like the electricity from a lightning bolt Which of the following is a form of static electricity?: Lightning Which of the following is NOT a source of electricity?: A lightbulb Which of these materials is a conductor?: Copper Which of these materials is an insulator?: Rubber Why do we coat wires with plastic or rubber?: Because those materials are good insulators wire: ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
