Zathura Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is polarity?

Back

The relative orientation of poles; the direction of a magnetic or electric field.

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What does evasive mean?

Back

To avoid or escape someone or something.

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What is a meteor?

Back

A small body of matter from outer space that enters the earth's atmosphere and appears as a streak of light.

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What does defective mean?

Back

Imperfect or faulty.

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What is a malfunction?

Back

When a piece of equipment or machinery fails to function normally.

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What is the definition of a magnetic field?

Back

A region around a magnetic material or a moving electric charge within which the force of magnetism acts.

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What is an electric field?

Back

A field around charged particles that exerts a force on other charged particles.

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What does it mean to escape?

Back

To break free from confinement or control.

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What is the difference between a meteor and a meteorite?

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A meteor is a small body from space that burns up in the atmosphere, while a meteorite is a meteor that survives its passage through the atmosphere and lands on Earth.

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What does it mean for something to be faulty?

Back

Having defects or problems that prevent it from functioning properly.