Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism

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What is the main topic of Chapter 8?

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Electricity and Magnetism

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Do magnets have only one pole?

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False, magnets have two poles: north and south.

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What type of circuit is formed when the lightbulb is off and electrons are not flowing?

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Open circuit.

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What can magnets do to each other?

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Magnets can attract or repel each other.

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What is a tiny imbalance between positive and negative charges on an object called?

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Static electricity.

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When is current able to flow easily in a circuit?

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When resistance is low.

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What are the two types of electric circuits?

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Open circuit and closed circuit.

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What happens in a closed circuit?

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In a closed circuit, the path is complete, allowing current to flow.

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What is electric current?

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The flow of electric charge, typically measured in amperes.

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What is resistance in an electrical context?

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Resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current, measured in ohms.