Electricity

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A Material That Lets Electricity Pass Through Easily.

Conductor

Conductor Simple Definition

A Measure Of The Net Positive Or Negative Particles In An Object.

Electric Charge

Electric Charge Simple Definition

A Closed Loop Through Which Electric Current Can Flow.

Electric Circuit

Electric Circuit Simple Definition

A Flow Of Electric Charge, It Is Measured In Amperes (A).

Electric Current

Electric Current Simple Definition

A Device That Turns Electrical Energy Into Movement, Or Mechanical Energy.

Electric Motor

Electric Motor Simple Definition

The Ability Of A Material To Slow Or Stop The Flow Of Electric Current.

Electric Resistance

Electric Resistance Simple Definition

A Temporary Magnet Made Of Wire Coiled Around An Iron Core.

Electromagnet

Electromagnet Simple Definition

A Device That Uses A Magnet To Turn Mechanical Energy Into Electrical Energy.

Generator

Generator Simple Definition

A Material That Does Not Let Electricity Pass Through Easily.

Insulator

Insulator Simple Definition

An Object That Attracts Iron and Some Other Metals.

Magnet

Magnet Simple Definition

The Area Around A Magnet Where Its Magnetic Force Acts.

Magnetic Field

Magnetic Field Simple Definition

The Part Of A Magnet Where The Magnetic Force Is Strongest.

Magnetic Pole

Magnetic Pole Simple Definition

A Circuit In Which Current Can Flow Through More Than One Path.

Parallel Circuit

Parallel Circuit Simple Definition

A Circuit In Which There Is A Single Path For Current To Follow.

Series Circuit

Series Circuit Simple Definition

The Electric Charge That Builds Up On An Object.

Static Electricity

Static Electricity Simple Definition