Electricity and magnetism vocabulary Flashcards
1
Q
Current
A
Flow of electrical charges
2
Q
Circuit
A
Path the current takes
3
Q
Switch
A
Opens and closes the circuit
4
Q
Bulb
A
Current makes light energy
5
Q
Open circuit
A
Path not complete-won’t work
6
Q
Closed circuit
A
Path is complete-Will work
7
Q
Series circuit
A
Has only 1 pathway
8
Q
Parallel circuit
A
Has more than 1 pathway
9
Q
Schematic diagram
A
Symbols
10
Q
Poles
A
Ends of the magnet
11
Q
Attract
A
Material pulls toward the magnet
12
Q
Repel
A
Material pushes away from the magnet
13
Q
Electromagnet
A
A magnet you can turn on and off
