Electricity & Magnetism

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What is static electricity?

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The buildup of charges on an object.

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What do all magnets generate?

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A magnetic field.

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What happens to lights in a series circuit when another light is added?

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All the lights become dimmer.

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What does Ohm's Law state?

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The current in a circuit equals the voltage difference divided by the resistance.

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What can an electromagnet do that a permanent magnet cannot?

Back

It can be turned on and off.

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Define electric current.

Back

The flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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What is voltage?

Back

The electric potential difference between two points.

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What is resistance in an electrical context?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the current flows through each component.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current.