Unit 2: Part 2

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  1. solar
    relating to the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
    One solar cell produces about half a volt of electricity.
  2. volt
    a unit for measuring the force of an electric current
    One solar cell produces about half a volt of electricity.
  3. insulate
    surround with material to protect from heat, cold, or noise
    Insulated wires conduct electrical current through a circuit.
  4. conduct
    transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
    Insulated wires conduct electrical current through a circuit.
  5. electrical
    using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
    Insulated wires conduct electrical current through a circuit.
  6. current
    a flow of electricity through a conductor
    Insulated wires conduct electrical current through a circuit.
  7. circuit
    an electrical device providing a path for current to flow
    Insulated wires conduct electrical current through a circuit.
  8. watt
    a unit of power equal to 1 joule per second
    The light bulb uses energy as it works. The amount of energy it uses is measured in watts.
  9. alternate
    serving or used in place of another
    Alternate means different. He must find an alternate location.
  10. decrease
    lessen in size, extent, or range
    To decrease means to become less or smaller. When I spend money, my savings decrease.
  11. energy
    forceful exertion
    Energy is the power to do work. It takes a lot of energy to run a marathon.
  12. obstacle
    something that stands in the way and must be surmounted
    An obstacle is something that stops you from succeeding. A broken leg is an obstacle to biking.
  13. rely
    depend on, as for support
    If you rely on something, you need it. We rely on electricity in our home.
  14. goal
    the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve
    When you start a project, first you think about a goal, or what you want to happen.
  15. outcome
    something that results
    The outcome is the final result of the project.
  16. blog
    an online journal where people post about their experiences
    A blog is a site on the Internet where someone posts his or her writing. Blog entries, or posts, usually appear in time order.
  17. diagram
    a drawing intended to explain how something works
    A diagram shows the parts of something or how something works. A diagram often includes descriptive labels and may help illustrate a step in a process.
  18. root
    the form of a word after all affixes are removed
    Many English words contain a root that came from another language. Knowing the meaning of a word's root can help you determine the meaning of the word.
  19. online
    connected to a computer network or accessible by computer
    You read two online documents. How are they alike? How are they different?
  20. document
    writing that provides information
    You read two online documents. How are they alike? How are they different?
Created on Tue Oct 19 15:40:01 EDT 2021 (updated Tue Oct 26 13:50:23 EDT 2021)

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