7- Electricity and Magnetism

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magnet field

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the space all around a magnet where the force of the magnet can act

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Magnetic North Pole

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An area pointed to by a compass based on the Earth's magnetism. This location will change over time.

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magnetic pole

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The ends of a magnetic object, where the magnetic force is strongest.

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electric current

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The continuous flow of electric charges through a material

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static electricity

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A buildup of charges on an object.

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permeant magnet

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An object that generates a magnetic field on its own (without the help of a current).

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temporary magnet

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a magnet made from a material that easily loses its magnetism

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series circuit

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An electric circuit with a single path

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parallel circuit

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A circuit that contains more than one path for current flow.

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Battery

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A device that converts chemical energy to electrical energy