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A path that allows most of the current in an electric circuit to flow around or away from the principal elements or devices in the circuit.
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An electrical connection that allows electrons to be carried away in the event of a problem.
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An electric circuit that has only one path for the current.
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A machine that produces electricity by changing energy of motion into electrical energy.
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Energy formed by the motion of protons and electrons.
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The amount of energy used when you consume one kilo-watt of power in one hour.
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A measure of the amount of electricity in an atom that is determined by the extra positive or negative particles that an atom has.
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The area around charged particles where electric forces occur.
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A charge that stays on an object instead of flowing in a current.
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A hard, black, naturally magnetic rock.
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A safety device placed in an electric circuit. This contains a metal strip that melts when overheated.
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A closed path along which electricity flows.
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Material through which a current cannot pass or easily flow.
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Material that slows down or resists the flow of current. These are used in electric circuits to help control the flow of current.
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The space around a magnet where the force of the magnet can be felt.
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Material that allows current to easily flow.
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A unit used to measure current.
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An electric circuit that has more than one path for the current.
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A magnet created when electric current flows through a coil of wire.
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An electric current flowing only in one direction.
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The force that pushes electricity or a current. In most homes this force is 110 volts.
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This has a magnetized needle that is attracted to the earth's north magnetic pole.
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