Magnetism Flashcard

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What are magnetic materials?

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Materials that are attracted to magnets, primarily metals like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is magnetism?

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A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.

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What is a circuit?

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A closed loop that allows electric current to flow.

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What is the role of a fuse in a circuit?

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To break the circuit if there is too much current, preventing damage.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom and carry electrical energy.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom, with no charge.

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What happens in a series circuit when one component fails?

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All components in the circuit stop working.

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What is a parallel circuit?

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A circuit where components are connected alongside each other, allowing them to operate independently.

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What is an electromagnet?

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A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.