Electrical
Voltage and Current
Voltage is electric potential. It is the force moving things in the world of circuits, like an electrical force pushing or pulling electrons.
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Current measures the flow of electrons and is measured in Amperes.
Resources:
https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits/Lesson-2/Electric-Current
Power and Energy
Power describes the amount of work done, or in other words the amount of energy transferred.
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Circuits
Electrically connected components that form a complete path for electrons to flow through.
Resources:
https://circuitglobe.com/electric-power.html
Charging
Every circuit needs a power source to push the electrons!
Connectors
You need to join different circuit components together for the electrons to flow.
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Wire
Wires carry signal from one location to another. They come in various sizes.
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Batteries
Batteries are your portable power source!
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Electrathon Handbook page 8
Mechanical
Friction
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics describes the effects of air flowing past your moving vehicle.
Resources:
https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-aerodynamics-k4.ht
Electrathon Handbook p 16
Materials
Wisely choosing materials for building are essential to ensuring safety and success!
Resources:
Electrathon Handbook p 6 (3.2), 7(5.8, 5.4)
Fasteners
Connect different components of your vehicle