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electricity
Unit f
9
Science
5th Grade
10/17/2008

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Static electricity
Definition
The buildup of electric charges on an object.
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Electric current
Definition
A constant flow of electrons through a conductor.
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electric circuit
Definition
A complete pathway of conductors that electrons flow through.
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Electric charge
Definition
A property of matter; charge can be positive or negative.
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Electric forces
Definition
The attraction or repulsion of electric charges.
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conductor
Definition
A material that allows heat energy or electricity to pass through it easily.
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insulator
Definition
A material that does not let heat energy or electricity pass through it easily.
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resistor
Definition
A device in a circuit that slows the electric current but does not stop it.
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electromagnet
Definition
A temporary magnet created by a flow of electric current around an iron bar.
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