Magnestism Flashcards
Energy
Motion or interaction of molecules, the ability to do work
Electron
Subatomic particle that has a negative charge
Magnetism
A force that can attract or repel objects that contain a magnetic material inside them
-caused by electrical charges
-magnetic materials: cobalt, nickel, iron, Magnetite
Magnetic Field
A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts.
Charges
A physical property that causes matter to experience a force
Attract
Being drawn to another object
Repel
To push away from something
Electricity
Energy resulting from charged particles
Static Electricity
An Imbalance of electric charges within a material
electric field
The area around an electric charge the experiences an electric flow
Electric current
When electric charges move
Open circuit
A path that electricity flows along that is interrupted or disconnected
Closed circuit
A complete path of electrical connection around which a current flows or circulates
Series Circuit
One path through which electricity flows
Parallel circuit
Multiple paths for electricity to flow from one point to another
