magnets Flashcards

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Energy

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Motion or interaction of molecules, the ability to do work

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2
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electron

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Subatomic particle that has a negative charge

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3
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magnetism

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A force that can attract or repel objects that contain a magnetic material inside them
-caused by electrical charges
-magnetic materials: cobalt, nickel, iron, magnetite

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4
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Magnetic field

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A region around a magnetic material where the force of magnetism acts
*flow from positive to negative

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5
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charge

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A physical property that causes matter to experience a force
Protons are positively charged
Electrons are negatively charged

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6
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attraction

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Being drawn to another object
*Opposite charges attract

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7
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Repel

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To push away from something
*Same charges repel

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8
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Electricity

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Energy resulting from charged particles

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9
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Static electricity

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An imbalance of electric charges within a material

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10
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Electric Field

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The area around an electric charge that experiences an electric force
*flow from positive to negative

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11
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Electric Current

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When electric charges move

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12
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Open circuit

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A path that electricity flows along that is interrupted or disconnected

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13
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Closed Circuit

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A complete path of electrical connection around which a current flows or circulates

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14
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Series circuit

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One path through which electricity flows

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15
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Parallel Circuit

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Multiple paths for electricity to flow from one point to another

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