Magnetism and Electricity Flashcards

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Energy

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Motion or interaction of molecules, the ability to do work.

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Electron

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Subatomic particle that has a negative charge.

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Magnetism

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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.

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Magnetic Field

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A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts. *Flow from positive to negative.

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Charges

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A physical property that causes matter to experience a force. Protons are positively charged. Electrons are negatively charged.

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Attract

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Being drawn to another object. *Opposite charges attract.

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Repel

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To push away from something. *Same charges repel.

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Electricity

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Energy resulting from charged particles.

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Static Electricity

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An imbalance of electric charges within a material.

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Electric Field

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The area around an electric charge that experiences an electric force. *Flow from positive to negative.

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Electric Current

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When electric charges move.

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Open circuit

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A path that electricity flows along that is interrupted or disconnected.

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Closed circuit

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A complete path of electrical connection around which a current flows or circulates.

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Series circuit

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One path through which electricity flows.

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Parallel circuit

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Multiple paths for electricity to flow from one point to another.

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