Electricity and Magnetism

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What is an insulator?

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A material that slows or stops the flow of electrons.

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What does attraction mean in the context of magnets?

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A force that pulls objects towards each other.

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Why are electrical wires covered in plastic?

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To prevent electric shock and protect the wire.

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What is conduction in electricity?

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The process of transferring charge by touching one object to another.

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Which materials are typically attracted to magnets?

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Ferromagnetic materials like iron, nickel, and cobalt.

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What is a conductor?

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A material that allows the flow of electric current.

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What is the difference between attraction and repulsion?

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Attraction pulls objects together, while repulsion pushes them apart.

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What is static electricity?

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An imbalance of electric charges within or on the surface of a material.

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What is the role of a circuit breaker?

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

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What is Ohm's Law?

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The relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in a circuit: V = I × R.