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Insulators

Materials that prevent the movement of electrons, typically non-metals like oil, fur, wool, silk, plastic, wood, and pure water.

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Conductor

Materials that allow the movement of electrons, with examples like the human body, earth, salt water, and metals.

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Battery/Source

Provides chemical energy to the circuit.

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Load

Device that converts electrical energy into another form of usable energy, such as light bulbs or motors.

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Switch

Device that controls the electric current, allowing it to be turned on or off.

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Conducting Wire

Connects all components of the circuit and allows electricity to flow.

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Ammeter

Device used to measure electric current, must be in series with the load, and set to the highest current setting.

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Voltmeter

Used to measure potential difference, must be connected in parallel, and shows voltage drops across loads or sources.

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Ohmmeter

Device used to measure resistance, placed in parallel with a load.

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Resistor

Device that reduces the flow of electric current, like a dimmer switch.

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Potential Difference/Voltage

The difference in electric potential energy measured at two points before and after current passes through.

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Resistance

Ability of a substance to slow down electric current flow, creating heat, with factors like length, cross-sectional area, temperature, and material affecting it.

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Fuse

Safety mechanism in a circuit that blows if it overheats.

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Renewable Resource

Natural energy source that is unlimited or replenished relatively quickly.

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Non-Renewable Resource

Resource that cannot be replaced as quickly as it is consumed.

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Alternative Energy

Energy from natural and renewable sources like solar or wind.

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Ohm's Law

Describes the relationship between resistance, voltage, and current in a circuit.

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