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#1Definition

The movement of electrons through wires.

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#2Definition

A circuit that allows more than one path for electricity to follow. If one path breaks, the other path will still operate.

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#3Definition

A circuit that only allows one path for electricity to follow.

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#4Definition

The building blocks of all matter.

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#5Definition

A negatively charged particle in an atom.

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#6Definition

A source of electricity (outlet, battery, etc.).

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#7Definition

A tool that helps control the flow of electrons in a circuit.

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#8Definition

A positively charged particle in an atom.

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#9Definition

A particle in an atom with no charge (neutral).

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#10Definition

An electric circuit that allows electrons to flow through it.

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#11Definition

An electric circuit that is broken and does not allow electrons to flow through it.

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#12Definition

Two of the same charges push away from each other.

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#13Definition

When two particles with opposite charges pull toward each other.

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#14Definition

A continuous path that allows electricity to flow through it.

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#15Definition

A powerful example of electrostatic discharge from static electricity.

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#16Definition

A material that allows electricity to flow through it well.

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#17Definition

A material that does not allow electrons to flow through it well.

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#18Definition

A build-up of charges on an object.

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