Magnetism and Electricity Vocab

Front

Push or pull by a magnet?

Back

Magnetic Force

Front

Can act between objects without direct contact

Back

Non-contact force

Front

One end of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.

Back

Pole

Front

To pull closer

Back

Attraction

Front

To push away

Back

Repel

Front

Region around a magnet exerting magnetic force

Back

Magnetic field

Front

Push or pull between charged objects

Back

Electric force

Front

Property of matter with positive or negative charge. Proton is positive, electron is negative.

Back

Electric charge

Front

Region around a charged object exerting electric force

Back

electric field

Front

Material that doesn't easily transmit electricity or heat (e.g., wood, plastic, ceramic).

Back

Insulator