Electricity and Magnetism

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What does it mean when objects attract each other?

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Objects move closer to each other.

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What are negatively charged particles in an atom?

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Electrons.

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What is the charge of an object that gains electrons?

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Negative.

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What does it mean when objects repel each other?

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Objects move further apart.

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What are materials that electricity cannot pass through called?

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Insulators.

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What is the unit of electric current?

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Ampere (A).

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What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance?

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Ohm's Law: V = I × R.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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What is static electricity?

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The buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

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What is the function of a circuit breaker?

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To protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit.