Static, Current, Electromagnets

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What is the best conductor of electricity among the following materials: plastic, copper, wood, fabric?

Back

Copper is the best conductor of electricity.

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What happens to two objects that have the same electric charges?

Back

They repel each other.

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Which part of the atom is responsible for both current and static electricity?

Back

The electron.

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What do electric currents produce?

Back

Magnetic fields.

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What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charges on an object.

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What is an electromagnet?

Back

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

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What is the difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charges, while current electricity is the flow of electric charges through a conductor.

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What is a common example of static electricity?

Back

A common example is when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks to a wall.

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What is the role of electrons in electricity?

Back

Electrons are the charged particles that flow to create electric current.

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What is a circuit?

Back

A circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow.