| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| electricla field | The field around electrically charged objects. |
| series circuit | A circuit that has more than one resistor, with the electricity taking one path through the resistors. |
| load | The object being turned on with an electric current |
| switches | Devices used to open and close circuits. |
| electric current | A flow of electricity through a conductor. |
| electrostatic energy | Potential energy stored as electrical charges. |
| circuit | A circular path that starts and finishes at the same time. |
| battery | A combination of different items that conduct electricity. |
| parallel circuit | A circuit that has more than one resistor, with the electricity taking multiple paths through the resistors. |
| volts | A measurement of the energy of an electrical charge. |
| resistor | Any device that slows down the flow of electricity through a circuit. |
| direct current | An electrical current that always flows in the same direction. |
| alternating current | An electrical current that keeps changing directions. |
| electric grid | The system power uses to travel from the power plant into your home. |
| current | A stream of electrical energy that flows without stopping. |
