Front

A tiny, negatively-charged particle that moves around the outside of the nucleus of an atom.

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Electron

Front

The force between charged objects.

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Electric force

Front

The region around a charged object where the object’s electric force is exerted on other charged objects.

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Electric field

Front

The continuous flow of electrical charges through a material.

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Electric current

Front

A material that conducts heat well and allows electric charges to flow.

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Conductor

Front

1. A material that does not conduct heat well. 2. A material that does not easily allow electric charges to flow.

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Insulator

Front

A buildup of charges on an object.

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Static electricity

Front

A basic property of matter that creates a force and accounts for electric interactions.

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Charge

Front

Not having a positive or a negative charge.

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Neutral

Front

Material that attracts iron and materials containing iron.

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Magnet