Electromagnetism

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What is electromagnetism?

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Electromagnetism is a branch of physics that studies the interaction between electric charges and magnetic fields.

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What device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Electric motor.

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What happens to the strength of a magnetic field as you move away from the magnet?

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The strength of the magnetic field decreases.

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What do particles with opposite charges do?

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They attract each other.

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What do particles with the same (or like) charges do?

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They repel each other.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a circuit that is not complete, meaning electricity cannot flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete circuit that allows electricity to flow.

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What are the three types of particles that make up an atom?

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Electrons, protons, and neutrons.

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What is an electromagnet?

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

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What is electromagnetic induction?

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Electromagnetic induction is the process of generating electric current from a changing magnetic field.