physics Flashcards
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Insulator
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A material that does not allow the flow of electric charge
2
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Current
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The flow of electric charge
3
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Voltage
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The energy transferred per unit charge
4
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Resistance
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Opposition to the flow of electric current
5
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Ohms Law
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Voltage is equal to current multiplied by resistance
6
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Series Circuit
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A circuit where components are connected in a single pathway
7
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Parallel Circuit
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A circuit where components are connected in separate pathways
8
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Resistor
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Limits the flow of current in a circuit
9
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Diode
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Allows current to flow in one direction only
10
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LED
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Emits light when current flows through it
11
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Switch
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Controls the flow of current in a circuit
12
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Light Dependent Resistor
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Changes resistance with light intensity
