Electricity/Magnets

Electricity/Magnets

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Physics

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of electricity occurs when you rub a balloon on your sweater?

Back

Static electricity is the type of electricity that occurs when there is an imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a closed loop of conductive material that a current can flow through?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes electricity?

Back

Electricity is caused by moving electrons, which are negatively charged particles found in atoms.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when two bar magnets repel each other?

Back

When two bar magnets repel each other, the poles of the magnets push away from each other.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do circuit breakers and fuses protect?

Back

Circuit breakers and fuses protect devices from overheating.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of electric current?

Back

Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically measured in amperes (A).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of a conductor in an electric circuit?

Back

A conductor allows electric current to flow through it easily, examples include copper and aluminum.

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