Basic terms and concepts (review from grade 4): Electricity is the charge of electrons in a conductor. Opposite charges attract, like charges repel. Conductors and insulators Open and closed circuits Short circuit: sudden surge of amperage due to the reduction of resistance in a circuit; protection from short circuits is achieved by fuses and circuit breakers Electrical safety
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8.S.II.A.1
Depth 2Parent ID: CA624007B69344B1AA4106C2561BBF9FStandard set: Eighth
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- Statement code
- 8.S.II.A.1
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- 1
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- Science
- Grades
- 08
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- CA624007B69344B1AA4106C2561BBF9F316ACACD4D3C402F80C50E4A8EBF74A2
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