Electric Charge- A property of matter.

 

Electric Field- The space around a particle through which an electric charge can exert its force.

 

Static Charge- A build-up of electric charge in an object caused by the separation of charged particles.

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Induction- The build up of a charge without direct contact.

 

Electric Potential- The amount of potential energy a static charge has per unit.

 

Volt- The unit of measure for electric potential.

 

Conductor- A material that allows an electric charge to pass through it easily.

 

Insulator- A material that does not easily allow a charge to pass through it.

 

Resistance- The property of a material that determines how easily a charge can move through it.

 

Ohm- Unit used to measure electrical resistance.

 

Grounding- Safety procedure that gives an electrical device a harmless, low resistance path for electricity to follow.

 

Electric Current- Another name for an electric charge.

 

Ampere- The standard unit of measure of current.

 

Ohm’s Law- The mathematical relationship expressed in the formula Current = voltage / resistance or I = V / R.

 

Electric Cell- Type of cell that produces electric current using the physical properties of different materials.