Electricity & Magnetism

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What are the two types of poles in a magnet?

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North and South poles.

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What happens to the force of magnetism when magnets are closer together?

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The force of magnetism becomes stronger.

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What is magnetism classified as?

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A type of force.

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What is electricity?

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The flow of electrons.

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Which material is commonly attracted to magnets?

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Iron.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A).

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What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

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Electricity can create a magnetic field, and a changing magnetic field can induce electricity.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is an insulator?

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A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is static electricity?

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An imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.