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Electricity - Coggle Diagram
Electricity
Units / Terminology
Voltage
Measured in Volts
The measure of the difference in charge
Current
Measured in Amps
The measure of the flow of current
Cell
A device that stores charge
Conductors
Items that allow for the flow of charge.
Watts
The Flow of Charged Particles
Charged Particles
Ions
Electrons
Static Electricity
Current Electricity
Alternating Current
Current Change Direction, cannot be stored.
Direct Current
Current flows in only one direction, can be stored.
Circuits
Components
Anodes
A positively charged Electrode
Cathodes
A negatively charged electrode
Battery
A series of Cells
Resistors
Items that resist the flow of charge.
Electrodes
Transformers
Changes the Voltage and Strength of the Current.
Wires
Long Strings of Conductors, usually made of copper.
Parallel
All circuits have the same current
Increases the amount of electricity needed.
Series
The current is split across each appliance.
Used more commonly.