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Ducksters

Ducksters: Physics for Kids: Electricity Glossary and Terms

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about electricity glossary and terms in the science of physics. Words and definitions you need to know such as current, voltage, resistance, and more.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Horsepower Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what is meant by horsepower, where the term originated, and demonstrates how to use the formulas for calculating the horsepower of a car and an electric motor. Conversion formulas are also provided. Includes interactive...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Current, Resistance, and Resistivity Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms, equations, and skills related to current, resistance, and resistivity, including how to find the current direction and what resistance depends on.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Dc Ammeters and Voltmeters Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to voltmeters and ammeters, including where to place them in a circuit.
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Quizlet

Quizlet: 6th Grade Science: Energy Vocabulary: Test

For Students 6th
This interactive assessment features 6 matching, 6 multiple-choice, and 5 true/false question over 17 terms related to energy and their definitions. These include the following: Kinetic, Sound, Potential, Elastic potential, Chemical,...
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Quizlet

Quizlet: 6th Grade Science: Energy Vocabulary: Match

For Students 6th
In this interactive game, students match 17 terms related to energy with their definitions. These include the following: Kinetic, Sound, Potential, Elastic potential, Chemical, Gravitational Potential, Electrical, Light, Energy, Energy...
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Quizlet

Quizlet: 6th Grade Science: Energy Vocabulary: Flashcards

For Students 6th
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 17 terms related to energy and their definitions. These include the following types of energy: Kinetic, Sound, Potential, Elastic potential, Chemical, Gravitational Potential, Electrical,...
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Joule's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site briefly defines Joule's Law. A formula is provided and links to related terms.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Kirchhoff's Loop Rule Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to Kirchhoff's loop rule, including how to determine the electric potential difference across a component.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Kirchhoff's Junction Rule Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the key terms and skills related to Kirchhoff's junction rule.
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Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Eric Weisstein's World of Physics: Electrical Conduction

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief definition for what electrical conduction is. Also provides the definition for related terms.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Andre Marie Ampere

For Students 9th - 10th
Although he was not the first person to observe a connection between electricity and magnetism, Andre-Marie Ampere was the first scientist to attempt to theoretically explain and mathematically describe the phenomenon. His contributions...