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The law that states like charges repel and opposites attract.
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The Law of Electric Charges
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The force of attraction or repulsion on a charged particle that is due to an electric field.
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Electric Force
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The space around a charged object in which another charged object experiences and electric force.
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Electric Field
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A material in which charges can move freely.
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Electric Conductor
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A material in which charges cannot move freely.
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Electric Insulator
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Electric charge at rest--usually produced by friction or induction.
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Static Electricity
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The release of electricity stored in a source.
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Electric Discharge
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The rate at which charges pass through a given point.
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Electric Current
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The potential difference between two points.
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Voltage
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Opposition presented to the current by a material or device.
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Resistance
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A device that converts chemical or radiant energy into electrical energy.
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Cell
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A device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy.
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Thermocouple
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A device that converts light energy into electrical energy.
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Photocell
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The rate at which electrical energy is converted into other forms of energy.
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Electric Power
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R=V/I or V=IxR
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Ohm's Law
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