Magnetism and Electricity Flashcards
Energy
Motion or interaction of molecules, the ability to do work.
Electrons
Subatomic particles that have a negative charge.
Magnetism
A force that can attract or repel objects that contains magnetic material.
Magnetic Field
A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts
Charges
A physical force 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 electrical charges within a material
Electric Field
The area around an electric charge that experiences an electric force
Electric Current
When electrical 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 or another.
