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ampere
The unit of measurement of electric current. It is proportional to the quantity of electrons flowing through a conductor past a given point in one second. It is analogous to cubic feet of water flowi [..]
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circuit
The path that electricity follows.
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conductor
Material that allows electric current to pass through it.
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current
The rate of flow of electricity in a circuit, measured in amps.
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generator
A machine that transforms mechanical energy into electricity. It consists of a magnet rotating in a coil wire, which frees electrons and pushes them along the wire.
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ground
The earth or any object that makes an electrical connection with the earth, which has an arbitrary zero potential energy level.
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grounded
Anything touching an electrical current and ground at the same time is "grounded."
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insulator
Material that strongly resists the flow of electricity through it.
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substation
A collection of equipment for the purpose of raising, lowering and regulating the voltage of electricity.
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transformer
An electrical device that either raises or lowers the voltage of electricity.
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