Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism

Front

When resistance is ______, current flows easily?

Back

low

Front

Magnetic forces get _______ with distance.

Back

weaker

Front

A complete path through which electric current travels is called a(n):

Back

Electric circuit

Front

Magnets can _______ or _______ each other.

Back

attract or repel

Front

What are the two types of magnetic poles called?

Back

North and South

Front

What is the unit of electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance called?

Back

Ohm's Law

Front

What do you call materials that allow electricity to flow easily?

Back

Conductors

Front

What do you call materials that resist the flow of electricity?

Back

Insulators

Front

What is the effect of increasing resistance in a circuit?

Back

Decreases current