Science Chapter 2: Electricity & Magnetism Vocabulary Flashcard

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

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Pole

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What does it mean to pull toward something?

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Attract

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What does it mean to push away?

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Repel

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What is the ability of an object to push or pull on another object that has magnetic properties?

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Magnetism

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Front

What is the build-up of an electrical charge on a material called?

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Static Electricity

Front

What is the term for a material that can attract iron and produce a magnetic field?

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Magnet

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What happens when two magnets with the same poles face each other?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when two magnets with opposite poles face each other?

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They attract each other.

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What is the flow of electric charge called?

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Electric Current

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Front

What is a closed loop through which electric current can flow?

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Circuit