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what are negatively charged subatomic particles
electrons
process of releasing and transmitting electricity
discharge
path for transmitting electrical current
circuit
the study of the relationships between heat and other forms of energy and the transformation of one form into another.
thermodynamics
which continent is the largest
asia
what do you call materials that allow electricity to flow easily
conductors
represents the force that pushes electric charges through a conductor
voltage
determines how easily current can pass through a given material or component.
resistance
measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a material
temperature
What colors are the Teletubbies?
Purple, green, red, and yellow
what is a material that does not allow easy flow of electricity, heat, or air; provide an example
insulator; rubber, wood, glass, etc.
an electronic device serving as a source of electric power
battery
a conductor whose function is to control the current in a circuit
resistor
form of energy that results from the motions of atoms and molecules
thermal energy
Which city hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Sydney, Australia
what is the movement of an electric charge via a conductor
current
the SI unit of charge
coloumb
the SI unit of current
ampere
amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius
specific heat
What two people are on printed currency despite never being a U.S. president?
Ben frank and hamilton
which type of current is more efficient for transmitting electricity over long distances
alternating current
device that protects the other parts of the circuit from damage due to too much current
fuse
device placed in an electrical circuit that operates like an automatic switch to open the circuit when too much current flows through
circuit breaker
what are the three types of heat transfer
conduction, convection, radiation
What is the largest bird of prey in the world?
andean condor