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Electricity

Definition

A form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles (such as electrons or protons), either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

Related terms

Direct Current (DC): This is a type of electrical current that only flows in one direction. It's like a one-way street for electricity.

Alternating Current (AC): This is another type of electrical current where the flow of electric charge periodically reverses direction. Imagine it like ocean waves going back and forth on a beach.

Conductor: A material which permits a flow of energy. In our body analogy, this would be similar to veins and arteries that allow blood to flow through them.

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Subjects (5)

AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP European History
AP Physics 2
AP US History

Study guides (1)

AP World History: Modern - 5.5 Technology in the Industrial Age

Practice Questions (2)

How did electricity impact industrial production during the Second Industrial Revolution?
How did the advent of electricity contribute to societal changes during the late 19th century?

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