Magnetism and Electricity

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What does the Law of Conservation of Charge state?

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Charges are neither created nor destroyed, but transferred.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a type of force.

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What produces a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is produced by moving electric charges.

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What is the flow of electricity through a conductor called?

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Current.

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Which material is attracted to a magnet?

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Steel.

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What is an electric charge?

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An electric charge is a property of subatomic particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

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What is static electricity?

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

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows the flow of electric current.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that resists the flow of electric current.

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What is a magnetic pole?

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A magnetic pole is one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is strongest.