Electricity and Magnetism

Front

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It creates electricity. Options: Electric Generator, Electric Motor, Electromagnet, Voltmeter

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Electric Generator

Front

A material that allows the free flow of electric charges.

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Conductor

Front

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

Back

Parallel circuit

Front

The three basic components of a circuit are:

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wires, load, energy source

Front

In a series circuit, if one device goes out, the other devices

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go out

Front

Describe one way you can make an electromagnet stronger.

Back

Increase the number of loops in the wire.

Front

When an electric current can travel along more than one path, it is traveling in a—
Options: Open circuit, Series circuit, Closed circuit, Parallel circuit

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Parallel circuit

Front

Where is the magnetic field strongest? Options: the north pole only, in the middle, at both poles, at the south pole only.

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at both poles

Front

Which direction will the electricity travel? Options: Neutral to positive, Positive to negative, Negative to positive, Neutral to negative

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Negative to positive

Front

The buildup of charges on an object is called

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Static electricity