Magnetism and Electricity 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 object that contain a magnetic material inside them.
Magnetic Field
A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts flow from positive to negative.
Chargers
A physical property that causes matter to experience a force. Proton are positively charged Electrons are negatively charged.
Attraction
Being drawn to another object opposite charges attract.
Repel or Repulsion
To push away from something same charges repel.
Current or 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 force.
Electric Current
When electric charges move.
Open Circuit
A path that electricity flows along that is interrupted or disconnected.
Close Circuit
A complete path of electrical connection around which a current flows or circulates.
Series circuit
One path through which electricity flows.
