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As you add more light bulbs in series they get dimmer.
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Adding more light bulbs in parallel doesn't affect the brightness of the bulbs.
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electricity |
Electricity is generated in power stations.
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current |
Current is the rate of flow of charge.
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variable |
A variable resistor can change the amount it restricts the flow of current.
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resistor |
A resistor hinders the flow of current around a circuit.
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Joule |
The Joule is the unit of energy.
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ampere |
The Ampere (Amp) is the unit of current and has the symbol A.
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volt |
The Volt is the unit of voltage, or how much energy is gained or lost by each coulomb or charge.
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friction |
Friction is the resitive force when two surfaces rub against each other.
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power |
Power is the rate of energy transfer, it is measured in Watts.
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Energy |
Energy is the strength or power to work.
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electron |
An electron is a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.
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positive |
Protons have a positive charge.
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Electrons have a negative charge.
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motor |
A motor converts electrical energy to kinetic energy.
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circuit |
A circuit is the path around which electrical current flows.
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Coulomb |
The Coulomb is the unit of charge.
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