Vocab Flashcard #9 -- Electricity & Magnetism

Front

Electricity flowing in a closed path is called a

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circuit

Front

Flow of electricity in a circuit:

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electric current

Front

Magnetism from electric current

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electromagnetism

Front

To complete a circuit, the switch must be:

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closed

Front

If the lights are off, the circuit is

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open

Front

Material allowing easy electron movement

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Conductor

Front

Material where electrons can't move easily

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Insulator

Front

Tiny particles with a negative charge

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Electrons

Front

Function of a switch in a circuit?

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Opens and closes the circuit.

Front

Charge of a proton?

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positive (+)