Radience

Electricity

Science

a material that lets electricity pass through easily

Conductor explained in an easy to understand way.

a measure of the net positive or negative particles in an object

Electric charge explained in an easy to understand way.

a closed loop through which electric current can flow

Electric circuit explained in an easy to understand way.

a flow of electric charge, it is measured in amperes (A)

Electric current explained in an easy to understand way.

a device that turns electrical energy into movement, or mechanical energy

Electric motor explained in an easy to understand way.

the ability of a material to slow or stop the flow of electric current

Electric resistance explained in an easy to understand way.

a temporary magnet made of wire coiled around an iron core

Electromagnet explained in an easy to understand way.

a device that uses a magnet to turn mechanical energy into electrical energy

Generator explained in an easy to understand way.

a material that does not let electricity pass through easily

Insulator explained in an easy to understand way.

an object that attracts iron and some other metals

Magnet explained in an easy to understand way.

the area around a magnet where its magnetic force acts

Magnetic field explained in an easy to understand way.

the part of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest

Magnetic pole explained in an easy to understand way.

a circuit in which current can flow through more than one path

Parallel circuit explained in an easy to understand way.

a circuit in which there is a single path for current to follow

Series circuit explained in an easy to understand way.

the electric charge that builds up on an object

Static electricity explained in an easy to understand way.

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