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Definition 1 of 11

a circuit that has a complete path for charge to flow

Open circuit

Parallel circuit

Closed circuit

Series circuit

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Term 2 of 11

Electron

a negatively charged particle that moves around the positively charged center of an
atom

- In a metal, current is the flow of it.

an unwanted electrical connection with very low resistance to current

- These types of electrical connections can produce high levels of current and
dangerously high temperatures.

a material that does not contain easily moveable charges

a material that contains easily moveable charges

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Term 3 of 11

Conductor

a material that contains easily moveable charges

a material that does not contain easily moveable charges

a circuit that has a complete path for charge to flow

a circuit that has a break that prevents the flow of current

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Term 4 of 11

Parallel circuit

a circuit that contains two or more branches

a circuit that has a break that prevents the flow of current

a circuit where moving charges can only follow a single path

a circuit that has a complete path for charge to flow

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Definition 5 of 11

a path containing mobile charges

Circuit

Current

Open circuit

Conductor

Definition 6 of 11

a circuit where moving charges can only follow a single path

Series circuit

Closed circuit

Open circuit

Parallel circuit

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Term 7 of 11

Insulator

a material that does not contain easily moveable charges

a circuit that has a complete path for charge to flow

a circuit that has a break that prevents the flow of current

a material that contains easily moveable charges

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Term 8 of 11

Short circuit

an unwanted electrical connection with very low resistance to current

- These types of electrical connections can produce high levels of current and
dangerously high temperatures.

a circuit that has a break that prevents the flow of current

a circuit where moving charges can only follow a single path

a circuit that has a complete path for charge to flow

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Term 9 of 11

Open circuit

a circuit where moving charges can only follow a single path

a circuit that has a break that prevents the flow of current

a circuit that has a complete path for charge to flow

a circuit that contains two or more branches

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Term 10 of 11

Fuse

a material that contains easily moveable charges

a safety device that melts when current is too high, breaking a circuit

a path containing mobile charges

a material that does not contain easily moveable charges

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Term 11 of 11

Current

a path containing mobile charges

a negatively charged particle that moves around the positively charged center of an
atom

- In a metal, current is the flow of it.

an unwanted electrical connection with very low resistance to current

- These types of electrical connections can produce high levels of current and
dangerously high temperatures.

the flow of electrical charge

- In a metals, it is the flow of negatively charged particles (electrons).

- In a battery, your body, or other wet places, it is the flow of both positive and
negative charges.

- When it flows through a closed circuit, charges flow in a complete loop through the
wire and battery.

Note: By convention, it is shown flowing from the positive terminal of a battery to the
negative terminal. In a wire, it is the flow of electrons from the negative terminal to the
positive terminal. The convention was established before the discovery of the electron.

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