Electricity and Magnetism

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What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flow of electric charge, typically through a conductor like a wire.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, primarily metals like iron.

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What happens when opposite charges come together?

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Opposite charges attract each other.

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What happens when like charges come together?

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Like charges repel each other.

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What is an electromagnet?

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An electromagnet is a type of magnet created by electric current flowing through a wire wrapped around a core, usually made of iron.

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What is static electricity?

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

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electric charge to flow easily, such as copper or aluminum.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electric charge to flow easily, such as rubber or glass.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.