Electricity and Magnetism

Front

What do you call the wire inside of a bulb?

Back

Filament: The thin wire inside a light bulb that glows when electricity passes through it.

Front

What do you call a material that allows electricity to flow?

Back

Conductor: A material that allows electricity to pass through easily, such as copper or aluminum.

Front

Rubbing two things together to create static electricity is called____

Back

Friction: The force that occurs when two surfaces rub against each other, generating static electricity.

Front

Magnets are strongest at the __________.

Back

The poles: The ends of a magnet where the magnetic force is the strongest.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

A circuit where the wires aren't connected: This means electricity cannot flow, and devices like bulbs will not light up.

Front

What do you call a material that does not allow electricity to flow?

Back

Insulator: A material that does not conduct electricity well, such as rubber or glass.

Front

What is a closed circuit?

Back

A circuit where the path is complete: This allows electricity to flow and devices to work.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

Static Electricity: A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, often caused by friction.

Front

What is a magnet?

Back

Magnet: An object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.

Front

What is electromagnetism?

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Electromagnetism: The interaction between electricity and magnetism, where electric currents create magnetic fields.

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