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Electricity & Magnetism Flashcards

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What is it called when a circuit that connects several objects one after another so that the current flows in a single path

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A series circuit

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What is it called when a curcuit connects several objects in a way that the current for each object has its own path

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A parrallel circuit

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What is resistance

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The amount a material opposes the flow of electricity and changes electric current into heat energy

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What is a conductor

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A material through which electric current passes easily

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What is an insulator

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A material through which electric current does NOT pass

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Name a conductor

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Wire,anything metal

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Name an insulator

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Rubber, plastic, cork, etc

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What is a magnet

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Anything that will attract or pull iron, steel and other metals to it

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What is a magnetic field

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The space around a magnet where magnetism acts

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What is magnetism

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The force around a magnet

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What is a pole

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A place on a magnet where magnetism is strongest

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What is a compass

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A small magnet that can turn freely

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What happens when opposite poles of a magnet are placed side by side? North and South or South and North

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They attract

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What happens when like poles if a magnet are place sides by side? north and north or south and south

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They repel

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What is a generator

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A machine that uses an energy source and a magnet to make electricity

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16
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What type if circuits are in homes

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Parallel. be prepared to explain ( so when the bulb in your lamp goes out, you can stil use your hairdryer,etc

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What causes static electricity

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The transfer of electrons.A negatively charged item will be attracted to a positive charged one

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What are the ends of a magnet called where the attractive forces are the strongest?North and South

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Magnetic Poles

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Name 4 effects of forces

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Change the shape of the object. Change the movement of an object. Change the direction of a moving object.Cause an object to turn and twist

Science Grade 6 Electricity & Magnetism (1 decks)

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