Magnetism and Electromagnetism

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What happens when two magnetic North poles are brought close to each other?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

What is the energy that flows from the battery through the wire in a circuit?

Back

Electric Current.

Front

What do two like charges do?

Back

They repel each other.

Front

Which particle has a positive charge?

Back

Proton.

Front

What is the term for the force that pushes two like charges apart?

Back

Repulsion.

Front

What is the term for the force that pulls two opposite charges together?

Back

Attraction.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

What is a conductor?

Back

A material that allows electric current to flow through it easily.

Front

What is an insulator?

Back

A material that does not allow electric current to flow through it easily.

Front

What is the relationship between electric current and magnetism?

Back

Electric current produces a magnetic field.