Exploring Electricity and Magnets

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What is a battery?

Back

A device that stores and supplies electrical energy.

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What causes the northern lights?

Back

Magnetism.

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What is a parallel circuit?

Back

A circuit that has more than one loop, where if one light goes out, the others stay on.

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What does NOT affect resistance in a wire?

Back

The color of the wire.

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How can you increase the strength of an electromagnet?

Back

By increasing the number of coils or using a stronger battery.

Front

What is electricity?

Back

A form of energy resulting from the flow of electric charge.

Front

What is magnetism?

Back

A force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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What is a closed circuit?

Back

A complete electrical path that allows electricity to flow.

Front

What is an open circuit?

Back

A broken electrical path that stops the flow of electricity.

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What is resistance?

Back

The opposition to the flow of electric current.