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Basic characteristic of matter that is based on the balance of protons and electrons
Volts
Electric Charge
Magnetic Field
Transformer
2
An electric current that reverses direction on a periodic basis
Alternating Current
Direct Current
3
The interaction between magnetic fields and electric currents
Magnetic Field
Electric Potential
Electromagnetism
Electric Current
4
A material that allows the free flow of electric charge
Insulator
Conductor
5
A material that behaves between a conductor and an insulator depending on its conditions
Semiconductor
Conductor
Insulator
6
The difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit. It is also called voltage
Electric Potential
Electromagnetism
Electric Current
Inductors
7
The magnetic influence produced by electrical currents and magnetic materials
Transistor
Transformers
Magnetic Field
Watts
8
Carry electricity by flowing from one atom to the next in a conductive material
Quarks
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
9
A collection of electronic components connected by a conductive wire, allows electric current
Electric Circuit
Electromagnetism
DC
AC
10
A basic electronic component that prevents the flow of electric current
Capacitor
Resistor
Transistor
Inductor
11
A semiconductor device used in electric circuit to regulate current flow
Resistor
Capacitor
Transformer
Transistor
12
The flow of electric charge through a material
Electric Current
Electric Charge Current
Electrons
Electric Potential
13
The standard unit is the ampere
Electric Current
Inductance
Resistance
Capacitance
14
Electrical component that only allows current flow in one direction
Transistor
Capacitor
Diode
Resistor
15
The standard unit of measure used for electric power
Ampere
Volt
Henry
Watt
16
The standard unit is volts
Electric Potential
Electric Current
Inductance
Capacitance
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The standard unit of measure for capacitance
Farad
Ohm
Henry
Volt
18
The standard unit of measure for electric potential
Farad
Watt
Ampere
Volt
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The standard unit for resistance
Henry
Ohm
Ampere
Watt
20
Electrical component that stores electric charge.
Resistor
Battery
Inductor
Capacitor
21
The build up of electric charge on the surface of an object. Charge remains in one area
Volts
Static Electricity
Round Electricity
Flat Electricity
22
A device that stores and produces electricity from chemical cells
Capacitor
Battery
Diode
Transistor
23
The standard unit of measure of electric current
Watt
Ohms
Farad
Ampere
24
A law of physics that describes the electrostatic interaction between charged particles
Faraday's Law
Hooke's Law
Coulomb's Law
Ohm's Law
25
An electrical component that transfers electrical energy using inductive coupling
Capacitor
Transistor
Transformer
Resistor
26
A material which an electronic charge does not flow freely
Insulator
Conductor
27
A type of current that only flows in one direction
DC
AC
28
A law of physics that describes the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance V=IR
Ohm's Law
Coulomb's Law
Faraday's Law
Hooke's Law
29
The standard unit is coulomb
Resistance
Capacitance
Electric Charge
Magnetism
30
A basic passive electrical component that resists changes in electric current
Inductor
Resistor
Transistor
Capacitor
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The standard unit of measure for inductance
Henry
Ohm
Farad
Ampere
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The unit of measure is the Henry
Capacitor
Transistor
Inductor
Diode
