Science Chapter 2: Electricity & Magnetism Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is a path that an electric current flows?

Back

Circuit

Front

What is one of two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest?

Back

Pole

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Front

What is a flow of charged particles called?

Back

Electric current

Front

What is the property of matter that causes electricity?

Back

Electrical charge

Front

What does it mean to push away?

Back

Repel

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Front

What is the opposite of repel?

Back

Attract

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Front

What is the term for a buildup of electric charge on an object?

Back

Static electricity

Front

What is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt?

Back

Magnetic field

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Front

What device is used to open and close a circuit?

Back

Switch

Front

What happens when two like poles of a magnet are brought together?

Back

They repel each other.

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