INDLS Physics Unit 9: Electricity and Magnetism

Front

With magnetic poles, opposites ________________

Back

attract

Front

What statement best describes magnetic fields?

Back

Magnetic fields have north and south magnetic poles.

Front

What can happen if a magnet is passed through a wire loop?

Back

Mechanical energy can convert to electrical energy.

Front

This type of electricity is produced when objects give up or gain electrons.

Back

static electricity

Front

A substance capable of inhibiting electric charge is called a ________________

Back

insulator

Front

What is the term for materials that allow electric charge to flow easily?

Back

conductor

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance called?

Back

Ohm's Law

Front

What is the effect of increasing resistance in a circuit?

Back

It decreases the current.

Front

What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

Back

Electric current