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vocabulary chapter 8
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Units of Measure
Potluck
Potluck 2
100
This converts mechanical energy to electrical energy
What is a generator
100
what is a large discharge of static electricity
What is lightning
100
Unit to measure current
What is the amp
100
The location of the strongest magnetic force
What is the magnetic poles
100
The rearrangement of electrons on a neutral object caused by a nearby charged object
What is charging by induction
200
This converts electrical energy to mechanical energy
What is electric motor
200
What is an electric charge that has accumulated on an object
What is static electricity
200
What is used to measure voltage difference
What is volts
200
current that does NOT reverse direction
What is direct current
200
allows electrons to flow easily
What is a conductor
300
a device that increases or decreases voltage in a power line.
What is a transformer
300
What is a circuit with two or more branches for electrons to flow
What is parallel circuit
300
Resistance is measured in what unit
What is ohms
300
current that reverses direction
What is an alternating current
300
the gauges on the dashboard in a car
What are galvanometers
400
the region round a magnet where the magnetic forces act
What is magnetic field
400
A path that allows only one route for an electric current
What is series circuit
400
Material which electrons do not easily flow
What is an insulator
400
The current that flows in an electric current
What is an electrical energy
500
a transformer with increased voltage
What is a step up transformer
500
the rate at which an electrical device converts energy from one form to another
What is electrical power
500
current that reverses direction in a regular pattern
What is an alternating current