Electricity and Magnetism Test Review

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What is an electron?

Back

An electron is a particle with a negative charge.

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What tool uses magnetic forces to show which direction is north?

Back

A compass.

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What happens when a negative charge and a positive charge come together?

Back

They attract each other.

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Why does laundry in a clothes dryer often become charged with static electricity?

Back

Electrons are transferred as clothes rub against each other in the dryer.

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Which statement is NOT TRUE about magnetic fields?

Back

The field is stronger further away from the poles.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is a magnetic field?

Back

A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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What is the difference between attract and repel?

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Attract means to pull towards, while repel means to push away.

Front

What is a proton?

Back

A proton is a particle with a positive charge.

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What is a neutron?

Back

A neutron is a particle with no charge (neutral).