117 Magnetism and Electricity Notes Flashcards
Energy
motion /interaction with molecules
Electron
Subatomic particle that has a negative charge
Magnetism
A force that can attract or repel objects which contain a magnetic material
Magnetic Field
A region around a magnetic material where magnetism acts.
Charges
A physical property that causes matter to experience a force
Attract
Two objects being drawn into each other.
Repel
To push away from something
Electricity
Energy as a result 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
Electric charges moving.
Open Circuit
A path of electricity that is interrupted/disconnected
Closed Circuit
A complete path of electrical connection around where a current flows/circulates
Series circuit
One path through electricity flows
Parallel Circuit
Multiple paths where electricity flows from one place to another.
