Electricity and Magnetism

Front

What do the lines around a magnet represent?

Back

Magnetic Field

Front

A particle that carries a negative electric charge is called a(n) ______.

Back

electron

Front

Which electromagnet is stronger, A or B?

Back

B

Front

What happens if you take one end of the wire off the battery?

Back

The nail would no longer be a magnet.

Front

What is most likely to happen when the switch is closed?

Back

A magnetic field should be produced.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain materials like iron.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electric current to flow easily, while an insulator resists the flow of electric current.

Front

What is an electromagnet?

Back

An electromagnet is a type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.