magnets 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
Magnetic fields
A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts
charges
A physical property that causes matter to experience a force
attraction
Being drawn to another object
repulsion
To push away from something
current
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
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
