Magnetism & Electricity (117) 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 objects that contain a magnetic material inside them
~ Caused by electrical charges
~ Magnetic materials: Cobalt, Nickel, Iron & Magnitite
Magnetic Field
A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts
~ Flow from positive to negative~
Charges
A physical property that causes matter to experience a force
Attract
Being drawn to another object
~Opposite charges attract~
Repel
To push away from something
~Same charges repel~
Electricity
Energy resulting from charged particles
Static Electricity
An imbalance of electric charges within a material
Electric Charges
The area around an electric charges within a material
Electric Field
The area around an electric charge the experiences an electric force
~FLow from positive to negative~
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 electicity flows