Electricity and Electromagnetism

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What are the positive particles of an atom?

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Protons are the positive particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

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Iron is a good conductor of electricity.

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How can you make a simple electromagnet stronger?

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You can make an electromagnet stronger by adding more coils of wire to the nail.

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What is the central region of an atom called?

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The central region of an atom, where its neutrons and protons are located, is called the nucleus.

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What is the smallest part of matter that makes up everything?

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The smallest part of matter that makes up everything is the atom.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically carried by electrons in a conductor.

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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 a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows the flow of electric charge, such as metals like copper and iron.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that resists the flow of electric charge, such as rubber or plastic.