Magnetism and Electricity Flashcards
Energy
Motion or interaction of molecules, the ability to do work
Electrons
Subatomic particle that has a negative charge
Magnetic Field
A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts
Magnetism
A force that can attract or repel objects that contain a magnetic material inside them
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 that experiences an electric force
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
