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Explain what is meant by the following terms with respect to electrcity and include units where relevant: - current - direct current - charge - voltage - resistance - resistivity

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Chapter8: Electricity And Magnetism

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Explain what is meant by the following terms with respect to electrcity and include units where relevant:

- current

- direct current

- charge

- voltage

- resistance

- resistivity

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