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