Magnetism and Electricity

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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, and is generated by the movement of electrons.

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Where is the strongest attraction force of a magnet?

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At the poles.

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What happens in a parallel circuit if one light bulb goes out?

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The other light bulbs remain lit.

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What are the two types of circuits?

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Series and parallel.

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What generates magnetism?

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Moving electrons.

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What is a series circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected end-to-end, so the same current flows through all components.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected across common points, allowing multiple paths for current.

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought close together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought close together?

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They attract each other.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet created by electric current flowing through a coil of wire.